Chard & Polenta

01Method

1. 1

   Prepare the polenta according to package directions in salted water. Stir in the butter and parmesan once cooked through.

2. 2

   Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside. Add the oil to the pan, then sauté the shallots, garlic, and chard stems until they begin to soften.

3. 3

   Add the chard leaves along with the black pepper and a splash of water. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and let the greens wilt. Season with the vinegar and serve over the polenta, topped with the crumbled bacon.

4. 4

   Try this same method with spinach, kale, or small cabbage for variation.