Swiss Chard Recipe
This easy sauteed Swiss chard recipe is light, flavorful, and ready in minutes, perfect for weeknights and meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 55
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Swiss chard stalks included
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh preferred (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Wash chard thoroughly. Separate leaves from the stalks. Remove woody part of stalks (if any) and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces. Tear or roughly chop leaves into about 2 inch pieces.
- In a large skillet on medium high, heat oil. Add stalks and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and leaves, then turn heat down to medium-low. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, or until leaves are wilted and stalks are tender.
- Drain any excess liquid. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Season as desired and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Swiss chard may be added to soups, stews, or casseroles.
Nutrition
Calories: 55 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6936IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg