SWISS CHARD WITH TOASTED BREADCRUMBS

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Fresh vegetables, like swiss chard, raw or uncooked, require few embellishments to highlight their flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds Swiss chard

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs and a pinch each of coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, tossing, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside; wipe pan with a paper towel.
  • Swiss chard; slice crosswise 3/4 inch thick, keeping stems separate from greens.
  • In pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Cook stems, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add greens; cover and cook over medium-low until wilted, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring, over medium-high until pan is dry, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper; add a pinch of sugar, if desired. Top with breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

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