* Bring 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup instant dry polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk; cook for 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
The pancetta (Italian unsmoked bacon) renders a small amount of fat, which is then used to sauté the chard. Serve this robust side with steaks, roast chicken, or roast pork.
Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
1. Rinse and drain chard; pat dry with paper towels. Trim stalks from chard leaves, reserving stalks and leaves. Coarsely chop stalks to equal 1 cup; discard remaining stalks. Chop leaves.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add garlic and chard stalks to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add half of chard leaves to pan; sauté 1 minute or until leaves wilt, stirring frequently. Add remaining chard leaves and pepper to pan; sauté 1 minute or until leaves wilt, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese.
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Italian Fare Menu
Sautéed Chard with Pancetta
Gorgonzola polenta*
Grilled pork chops
Cooking Light
For more pronounced blue cheese flavor in the polenta, look for Gorgonzola naturale; Gorgonzola dolce has a milder, sweeter taste. (Serves 6)
* Bring 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup instant dry polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk; cook for 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper.
Gorgonzola polenta*
Grilled pork chops
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