Sauteed Swiss Chard With Bacon

I wanted to start eating more leafy greens. I found this recipe in Sunset magazine and adapted it to my taste. Now I make it weekly.

• Ready In: 26 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  slices bacon, diced
• 4  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced
• 2  lbs swiss chard, leaves whole, stems and ribs removed and chopped
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium -high heat.
2. Cook bacon, stirring, until crispy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic, red pepper, and chard stems and ribs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add chard leaves and pepper flakes, cover skillet, and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
5. Add salt & pepper to taste.