Swiss Chard a la Terry
Swiss Chard A La Terry
Here is a swiss chard recipe from my mother-in-law, Terry. She made it up as she went along. I made some modifications to it based on what I had (or didn’t have) in the fridge.
Swiss Chard A La Terry (adapted by Amy – serves 4)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (Terry only used 2 slices, but we really like bacon!)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp butter
2 garlic scapes, chopped (Terry used minced garlic)
2 spring onions, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
5 large swiss chard, stems chopped and leaves torn
1 med. yellow squash, peeled and sliced (Terry used 2 squash, but I only had 1)
I did not have the following ingredients, but Terry used them in her recipe:
chopped red bell pepper
chopped hazelnuts
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add garlic scapes (or minced garlic, as Terry had used), spring onion, carrot, and swiss chard stems. Saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add red bell pepper and squash. Saute another couple of minutes, until squash starts to brown and carrots are crisp-tender. Add seasoning. Add swiss chard leaves, stir to wilt, remove pan from heat. Top with crumbled bacon and hazelnuts.
Dave and I really enjoyed this. The boys were not so enthusiastic. I think the hazelnuts would have been a really nice accent. I’ll get some for the next time I make this. Dave and I ate this as our lunch. It would also make a good side dish.
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