Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with nutrition and flavor.
Swiss Chard
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
10
minutesHere’s a simple recipe for sautéed Swiss chard:
Ingredients
1 bunch Swiss chard
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut off the stems and slice them into small pieces. Set aside.
- Roll up the Swiss chard leaves and slice them into thin ribbons. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the Swiss chard stems to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Add the Swiss chard leaves to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes, or until they are wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot as a side dish or use in a recipe that calls for cooked greens.
