Sauteed Swiss Chard With Bacon

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. 1

   Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium -high heat.

2. 2

   Cook bacon, stirring, until crispy, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic, red pepper, and chard stems and ribs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add chard leaves and pepper flakes, cover skillet, and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Add salt & pepper to taste.