Bacon and Onion Swiss Chard

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound trimmed Swiss chard
• 3 bacon slices, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Thinly slice chard; coarsely chop leaves. Toss together; set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and onion; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
3. Add 1/2 of chard and all of broth to pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until chard wilts. Repeat procedure with remaining chard.
4. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until chard is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated.