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Spicy Rainbow Chard with Bacon and Polenta Recipe

Spicy Rainbow Chard with Bacon and Polenta Recipe

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Spicy Rainbow Chard with Bacon and Polenta

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Nutrition

1630

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup polenta
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 slices (6 oz.) thick-cut bacon
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large bunches (1 1/2 lbs. total) rainbow chard , ribs cut into 1/4-in. pieces and leaves roughly chopped
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. red chile flakes
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Cook polenta with salt as package directs.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Transfer to paper towels.
Discard fat from pan. Heat oil in same pan over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic, and chard ribs until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in chard leaves, chile flakes, and 1/3 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until wilted.
Stir butter and cheese into polenta and spoon into bowls. Toss chard with vinegar and spoon over polenta. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1630.32 Kcal (6826 kJ)
Calories from fat	953.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	105.95g	163%
Cholesterol	134.41mg	45%
Sodium	2715.7mg	113%
Potassium	1679.2mg	36%
Total Carbs	133.22g	44%
Sugars	26.14g	105%
Dietary Fiber	16.33g	65%
Protein	43.92g	88%
Vitamin C	26mg	43%
Vitamin A	4.9mg	163%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	618.2mg	62%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.81 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.49g	163%
Cholesterol	8.23mg	45%
Sodium	166.25mg	113%
Potassium	102.8mg	36%
Total Carbs	8.16g	44%
Sugars	1.6g	105%
Dietary Fiber	1g	65%
Protein	2.69g	88%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	163%
Iron	0.2mg	20%
Calcium	37.8mg	62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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