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Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon is for Side Dish.

Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon takes 15 minutes to cook.

Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon are:

2 tbsp canola or olive oil
3 medium slices bacon
6 cups fresh chard leaves (remove & discard spines, chop leaves into pieces about the same size as spinach leaves)
6 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 tbsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Here is how you make Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon:

1. Chop bacon into bite-sized bits. Over medium-high heat, fry in oil until crispy.2. Toss in chopped chard and stir to coat all greens in oil. Cover, reduce heat slightly, and let cook for about 2 minutes.3. Toss in spinach until all ingredients look well distributed. Cover and let cook until spinach has reduced, but greens still have a healthy, deep green color.4. Add water chestnuts, garlic powder, salt & pepper and mix well. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 2-3 minutes covered.5. Turn off heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PALAKA5.

The nutritional information for Sauteed Spinach and Chard with chopped bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 117.0

• Total Fat: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 2.7 mg
• Sodium: 505.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 5.5 g