Italian-Style Braised Chard Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Braised Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces chard leaves, any variety, chopped; 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 mushrooms, halved and sliced; ¼ cup olive, pitted and sliced (I like Kalamata, packed in brine); 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; ½ teaspoon italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon oil (to coat pan); ¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

16 ounces chard leaves, any variety, chopped
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 mushrooms, halved and sliced
¼ cup olive, pitted and sliced (I like Kalamata, packed in brine)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oil (to coat pan)
¼ cup dry sherry or ¼ cup water

1
Chop chard and set aside.
2
I like to cut it into crosswise strips then cut the strips into 2 inch pieces.
3
Prepare onion, garlic and mushrooms and set aside.
4
They may be put in the same bowl since they will be added at the same time.
5
Chop olives and mix with tomatoes beans, parsley, Italian seasoning and basil.
6
Set aside.
7
Coat large covered frying pan or dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) with oil.
8
Add onion, garlic and mushrooms and saute over medium heat until soft, adding small amounts of sherry or water if needed to prevent sticking.
9
Add rest of sherry and as much chard as will fit.
10
Cover and allow greens to wilt down briefly, mixing so chard wilts evenly.
11
Continue to add the chard until all of it is in the pan.
12
Cook until chard is wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
13
Stir in tomato, olive, bean mixture and heat through, stirring frequently.

227

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces chard leaves, any variety, chopped, 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 4 mushrooms, halved and sliced, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Braised Chard falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian-Style Braised Chard

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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