ITALIAN-STYLE SWISS CHARD

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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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