Quick Swiss Chard
Ingredients
The chard
-
1
large bunch
Swiss chard
The seasoning
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1 ½
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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⅛
teaspoon
fine salt
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2
medium cloves
garlic
-
a pinch
red pepper flakes (optional)
-
½
teaspoon
lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the chard by cutting off the browned bits at the ends of the stems and discarding them.
- Remove the thick center ribs and slice them into ¼-inch thick pieces, keeping them separate from the leaves.
- Stack the greens, roll them up, and slice them thinly to create long strands.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the ribs and salt, cooking until they are easily pierced by a fork.
- Add the greens to the pan and cook, stirring every 30 seconds until they are wilted and starting to brown on the edges.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, adjust salt if needed, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
120
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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