Chard-Topped Steaks

Ingredients:

• 1 slice bacon, chopped
• 4 (4 oz.) beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups very thinly sliced Swish Chard (4 oz.)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup seeded, chopped tomato
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Remove skillet from heat; set aside.
2. Preheat broiler. Season steak with salt and pepper. Place steaks on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 inches from the heat for 12-14 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 F) or 15-18 minutes for medium doneness (160 F), turning once halfway through broiling time.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir Swiss chard and garlic in reserved drippings over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or just until tender. Stir in tomato, crumbled bacon, thyme, the 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. To serve, spoon Swiss chard mixture on top of steaks.

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the Sonoma Diet Cookbook. This is both an elegant and wonder meal to enjoy any night of the week, It's quick, easy and delicious. If you don't have Swiss chard on hand, use kale and the meal will taste just as delicious. This colorful dinner is filled with so many nutrients you'll forget it's good for you.