Swiss Chard and Gnocchi

Easy and flavorful side dish or a quick lunch. All measurements are approximate as with all of my recipes.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 3
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon thyme or 1  teaspoon  lemon thyme, dried
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider or 1⁄4 cup hard apple cider
• 3  cups swiss chard, cut in 1/2 strips
• 2⁄3  of 17 . 6 oz  potato gnocchi, cooked
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
•  salt
•  black pepper
• 2  tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Separate chard leaves from stems, slice stems and leaves to about a half inch width. Saute bacon in large pan until almost done. Add chard stems, onion, garlic and thyme. Saute until onion is clear.
2. Deglaze pan with apple cider and stir to release those yummy brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
3. Mix vinegar and sugar to dissolve sugar.
4. Add chard leaves and cooked gnocchi to pan and stir. Saute maybe 2 minutes, just until chard wilts and all ingredients are well combined. I like the chard to retain some texture, so I don't cook it very long. Cook according to your preference.
5. Stir in vinegar sugar mixture and saute about a minute, maybe 2.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!