Name: Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 thin slices pancetta, (1 1/2 ounces), diced (see Tip); 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 1 pound chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped (see Note); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 0.25 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip); 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Chard with Shallots, Pancetta & Walnuts

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For this simple sautéed chard, flavored with rich-tasting pancetta and walnuts, we prefer the milder taste of green chard.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, 2/3 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 thin slices pancetta, (1 1/2 ounces), diced (see Tip)
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped (see Note)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until it begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Add shallots, chard stems and thyme to the pan drippings and cook, stirring, until the shallots begin to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add chard leaves, water and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in the pancetta, walnuts and pepper.

Tips

Tips: Pancetta is an unsmoked Italian bacon usually found in the deli section of large supermarkets and specialty food stores. Regular or turkey bacon may be substituted.

To toast chopped walnuts: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Note: After washing the chard, allow some of the water to cling to the leaves. It helps steam the chard and prevents a dry finished dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62	Calories
4g	Fat
5g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Vitamin A 4717IU	94%
Vitamin C 15mg	17%
Folate 12mcg	3%
Sodium 252mg	11%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 71mg	17%
Potassium 453mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.