Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik
For an easy vegetarian version of this hearty main dish, omit the bacon and add a little more olive oil when you sauté the shallot mixture.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook polenta with salt as package directs.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large frying pan until crisp. Transfer to paper towels.
Step 3
Discard fat from pan. Heat oil in same pan over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic, and chard ribs until softened, 4 minutes. Stir in chard leaves, chile flakes, and 1/3 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until wilted.
Step 4
Stir butter and cheese into polenta and spoon into bowls. Toss chard with vinegar and spoon over polenta. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.
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