Description
A simple and nutritious Swiss chard sauté recipe that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh chard with garlic and onions, perfect as a quick and healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 bunches of Swiss chard (or rainbow chard)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional – squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Swiss chard: Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly to remove any grit. Trim the ends of the stems to remove any broken or wilted parts.
- Chop the chard: Separate the leaves from the stems. Roughly chop the leaves and dice the stems into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Heat the olive oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm.
- Sauté onions and chard stems: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Then add the chopped chard stems and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, releasing its aroma without burning.
- Cook chard leaves: Add the chopped chard leaves to the skillet and sauté just until wilted, which is about 1-2 minutes.
- Season and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper, and add an optional squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure not to overcook the chard leaves to preserve their vibrant color and nutrients.
- The lemon juice is optional but adds a nice bright flavor that balances the earthiness of the chard.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; pre-minced garlic may alter the taste.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger servings.
