Red Chard and Rice

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon finely chopped (1/)
• 1.8 cups chicken stock see 
• 2 cloves garlic grated
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 4 servings nutmeg freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 small bunch chard red stemmed chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika smoked sweet
• 1 cup rice white

Equipment

• pot

Directions

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