Swiss chard fondue with bacon bits

Swiss chard fondue with bacon bits : instructions

• 1
  Rinse the Swiss chard leaves one by one, then cut the stalks into rounds and the leaves into strips.
  
• 2
  Place the Swiss chard in a pot of boiling water, adding a splash of lemon juice if desired to prevent it from browning as it oxidizes. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
  
• 3
  Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Set them aside separately.
  
• 4
  In a skillet or Dutch oven, sauté the bacon bits, and once they start to brown, add the sliced onion. For a less greasy dish, you can drain the fat from the bacon through a strainer before adding the onions.
  
• 5
  Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, then add the garlic and Swiss chard. Season with pepper to taste.
  
• 6
  If you don't have homemade chicken broth, make some by dissolving a bouillon cube in boiling water.
  
• 7
  Pour the chicken broth over the mixture and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes so that the liquid reduces and absorbs all the flavors.