Low Carb Chard with Bacon

When you want a comfort food vegetable dish, this low carb chard with bacon will not disappoint. Whenever you serve this dish, it will make any meal special.

I recently went to one of my favorite local markets and one of the things I bought was a big bag of chard containing four good sized bunches of chard. I used half of the chard leaves to make keto crockpot chard artichoke dip. With the stems, I made a double batch of pickled chard stems. One batch I made mild, and the other I spiced up with some red pepper flakes. This left me with two bunches of chard leaves, and I put them to good use! I hope you’ll enjoy this as much as we do.

Let’s talk about chard!

Chard is a leafy green and is related to beets. There are a variety of different types of chard. For this dish I used rainbow chard. It gets its name because its stems have a variety of different colors. Chard is a low calorie and low-fat food which is rich in nutrients. It provides a source of calcium, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. You can eat chard raw or cooked. Chard leaves are firmer than spinach but not as firm as kale leaves. Raw chard can be a bit bitter, but when cooked tastes similar to spinach. I only used chard leaves for this dish. If you want to use the stems, I recommend chopping them finely as they are thick and will take longer to cook than the leaves.

Is this low carb chard with bacon difficult to make?

This is a quick and easy dish which comes together in under 30 minutes, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours turns out perfectly every time. First, fry your bacon to whatever crispness level you desire.🥓Remove the bacon to a plate, but don’t drain any of the bacon grease from the pan. That’s one of the things that makes this dish so delicious. When cooking your chard, you’ll want to add it in batches, allowing each addition to wilt down before adding more. Continue until all the chard is added. You’ll want to cook your chard, covered, for 5 minutes. Then continue to cook it, uncovered, for 5 more minutes, or until the chard is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Since bacon is salty, I recommend adding salt and pepper to taste for this dish.

How can I serve this low carb chard with bacon?

This dish comes together quickly so it can make for an easy and delicious side dish for any meal. It is also a great comfort food and can be served for holidays or special occasions. You can serve this with any kind of meat, including beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and turkey, just to name a few. It would go great with grilled meats, and would pair nicely with burgers, sausages, keto sandwiches, or wraps. You could also serve this as an accompanying dish with any number of keto casseroles.

Here are some more quick and easy keto vegetable dishes I think you’ll enjoy!

Keto Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Keto Sour Cream Green Beans

Low Carb Broccoli with Mushrooms

Roasted Asparagus with Asiago and Bacon

Helpful Hints:

*Fry your bacon until it reaches your desired crispness level.

*Give your dish a taste and then add a little salt and pepper if you’d like.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large skillet
• Cutting board
• Knife

Splash of Encouragement:

***”I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8***