Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard

Description

I love greens, garlic, and lemon! This blends all three for an awesome-tasting side dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves; cut leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic
  3. red pepper flakes
  4. and chard stems; cook and stir for 3 minutes until garlic mellows and stems begin to soften.
  5. Stir in shredded chard leaves
  6. cover
  7. and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir
  8. re-cover
  9. and continue cooking until chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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