Sauteed Fresh Swiss Chard With Pancetta

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 4

Fresh Swiss Chard saute with Maui Onion and Pancetta bring this side dish together. Fresh lemon juice and garlic infuses a wonderful flavor into the Swiss Chard.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup maui onion (sliced thin)

2 serrano peppers (minced)

4 ounces pancetta (diced)

2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves

2 lbs swiss chard (chopped)

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions:

1. In a large saute pan heat olive oil. Saute onions and Serrano peppers until soft. Add pancetta, minced garlic and saute for a minute.
2. Add Swiss chard, salt, black pepper and fresh thyme. Saute until Swiss chard wilts.
3. Add fresh lemon juice and zest.
4. Reseason with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve on warm plates and garnish with lemon wedges.

By RecipeOfHealth.com