Swiss Chard with Garlic and Oil – a delicious recipe with Swiss chard, water, salt, olive oil, garlic, red pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
Servings:persons
1
Clean the Swiss chard of any dry outer leaves and discard the very bottom of the stem.
2
Cut the chard into 1-inch pieces, shredding as much of the largest pieces as possible.
3
Bring the(and vinegar) to a boil and add the salt.
4
Add the chard and cook 3 to 4 minutes at a simmer.
5
When the chard is tender but still retains some of its bite, remove from the heat, drain, and shock in ice water to stop the cooking process.
6
Drain the chard again and dry on paper towels.
7
In a large saute pan, heat the oil until hot, add the chard, and saute over high heat for a minute before adding the garlic and pepper flakes in quick succession.
8
Cook the chard for 1 to 2 minutes more and then season with salt and pepper, then serve.
144
kcal
Calories
15
g
Fat
3
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large bunch Swiss chard (preferably red variety), 3 quarts water (plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar if the chard is of the red variety), 1 tablespoon salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.
Yes, Swiss Chard with Garlic and Oil 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.
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