Red Chard and Rice

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 30 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 20 min
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 to 4 slices bacon, or 1 (1/8-inch thick) slice of speck, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, grated

1 small bunch red chard, stemmed and chopped

Freshly grated nutmeg

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika or sweet paprika

1 cup white rice

1 3/4 cups chicken stock or water

Directions

  1. Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a saucepot over medium heat. Add the bacon, cook 2 minutes, then add the garlic and stir 1 minute. Add the chard and season with a little nutmeg, salt, pepper, and paprika. When the chard is wilted add the rice and stir 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook 15 to18 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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sobxgal

Wow, was this good. Great as a main or side dish. I used 3 pieces of thick cut bacon and it was plenty. I think this will be my new go-to for New Years dinner. Add some black-eyed peas and it’s an all-in-one dish. Great flavor and so easy/quick to make. No need to change a thing.

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