3593. RAINBOW CHARD with BACON and ALMONDS

makes four servings 


3 slices of bacon, cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick 
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise 
1 pound rainbow chard—stems trimmed and cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick, leaves cut crosswise 1 inch thick 
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted, salted almonds 

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Add the onions and chard stems to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. 

Add the chard leaves to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the leaves are wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and cook for1 minute. Stir in the almonds and the bacon. Season with salt and pepper and serve.


bacon recipe source: Melissa Rubel Jacobson, Food & Wine (@foodandwine)