SWISS CHARD WITH BRAISED LEEKS AND GARLIC

SWISS CHARD WITH BRAISED LEEKS AND GARLIC image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch of swiss or rainbow chard leaves
2 leeks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)

Steps:

1. Wash swiss chard well and slice into 1 inch pieces, reserving ribs for another use 2. Leeks - Trim the root ends and dark green stalks, then slice thinly 3. Heat butter over med. heat in saucepan 4. Add leeks, saute 2-3 min. 5. Add garlic, salt, pepper and thyme 6. Stir and cook for 30 sec. 7. Add wine or broth 8. Stir once, then cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, until everything is very soft. Check occasionally to ensure that nothing is burning, and add a splash more wine if necessary. Add prepared chard to the pan and cook, covered, at least 5 minutes. Stir everything to combine and continue cooking, covered, until chard is very soft. Uncover and allow to cook only long enough to evaporate any excess cooking liquid. Serve