Italian-Style Swiss Chard

Description

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Wash the Swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. Separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  2. Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  3. 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
  4. about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  5. Heat the olive oil
  6. garlic
  7. and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic
  8. about 3 minutes. Add the drained Swiss chard
  9. cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Leave a Comment