Sauteed Swiss Chard with Bacon

Prep Time: 10mins
Cook Time: 10mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Olive oil, for pan
• 1 cup bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths, leaves cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• Kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Coat a large sauté pan lightly with olive oil and add the diced bacon, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat. When the garlic has turned a lovely golden brown, remove from the pan and discard. 
2. At this point the bacon should start to become brown and crispy.
3. Add the Swiss chard stems and the stock and cook until the stock has mostly evaporated.
4. Add the Swiss chard leaves and sauté until they are wilted. Season with salt.