Red Chard and Rice

9 ingredients
8 steps

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. 1
    Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a saucepot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the bacon, cook 2 minutes, then add the garlic and stir 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add the chard and season with a little nutmeg, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. 4
    When the chard is wilted add the rice and stir 1 minute more.
  5. 5
    Add the stock or water and bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
  7. 7
    Cook 15 to18 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  8. 8
    Fluff with a fork and serve.

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