Sautéed Swiss Chard
Sautéed Swiss Chard, a tasty way to eat chard leaves! Great as a simple wilted greens side dish or a topping for salads, bowls, or even pizza.
Equipment
- 1 large pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups chard greens
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Prep chard greens: Wash 4 cups chard greens under running water or submerging them a water bowl. Then dry with a salad spinner or by laying flat to dry. Then cut leaves into thin thin strips before cooking by stacking the leaves, rolling them, then slicing off the ends into thin strips. This will make the leaves easier to cook since they are generally very large and thick.
- Heat and season oil: To a medium pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-low heat. Add minced 2 cloves garlic and cook until it begins to brown and become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Next add the 1 pinch salt and pepper and 1 pinch red pepper flakes and cook about 20-30 seconds more, or until the pepper begins to release its color into the oil (do not overcook or the pepper will burn).
- Sauté chard greens: Add the chard greens and stir constantly until they are covered in oil and completely wilted and cooked down, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
Tools Needed: glass mixing bowl, medium pan, knife set, cutting board, salad spinner
Prep Ahead: Cooked leafy greens are best eaten immediately, so we do not recommend cooking these chard leaves ahead of serving. However, you could wash and prep the greens up to a day ahead of time so they’re ready to be cooked. Any more than this and the greens will wilt and not look their best.
Leftovers and Storage: Store any leftover greens in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheat over the stovetop or quickly in the microwave. We do not recommend freezing.
Nutrition Notes: Nutrition information is estimated using all included ingredients. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and is a good source of vitamins K, iron and calcium.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 165mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4419IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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