Best Easy Swiss Chard Recipes

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SIMPLE SWISS CHARD



Simple Swiss Chard image

Swiss chard cooked with garlic and balsamic vinegar. Quick and delicious!

Provided by THERESA_M

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stalks discarded, leaves cut into wide ribbons
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil on a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook until tender and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and balsamic vinegar; cook and stir until the chard is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 250.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ITALIAN-STYLE SWISS CHARD



Italian-Style Swiss Chard image

This recipe for Italian-style Swiss chard has been in the family for years. If you like garlic, this recipe is for you.

Provided by Karen Gallinetti

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch Swiss chard
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Wash the Swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. Separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  • Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Cook the stalk sections in the salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Stir in the leafy strips and cook until the leaves are wilted and the stalks are fork tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the drained Swiss chard, cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1865.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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