Description
Although Swiss chard is cheap, nutritious, widely available, and easy to prepare, it can be a bit intimidating for many people, as it was to me for many years. But this beautiful vegetable is so easy to prepare and can be incredibly tasty. It only takes 10 minutes to make a Swiss chard side dish that can be part of a simple meal during a weeknight dinner or can adorn a festive table.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard (green or rainbow)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from an organic lemon)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (generously cover the pan)
Instructions
- Wash well and dry the chard leaves. Cut the rough ends of the stems, then chop them. Cut the stems into small pieces so they cook at the same pace as the leaves.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once hot add the chard. Stir well for 30 seconds, add the garlic slices, stir again, add about 1 teaspoon of water and cover for 30 seconds. Stir again and if the leaves are wilted and the stems slightly soft it’s done. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the lemon zest and take off the heat.
- Serve immediately, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you prefer.