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* 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.

Sautéed Chard with Pancetta

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.

Sautéed Chard with Pancetta Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Swiss chard (about 3/4 pound)
  • 1 ounce pancetta, diced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preparation

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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Gorgonzola polenta*

Grilled pork chops

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Sautéed Chard with Pancetta

Gorgonzola polenta*

Grilled pork chops

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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.

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  • 1 ounce pancetta, diced (about 1/4 cup)

Produce

  • 2 bunches Swiss chard (about 3/4 pound)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

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Sautéed Chard with Pancetta

Gorgonzola polenta*

Grilled pork chops

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