Italian Style Swiss Chard

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs swiss chard
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced or pressed)
• 1 tablespoon capers, mashed
• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 trim stem ends of chard. thinly slice stems crosswise up to base of leaves; set slices aside. reserve a few whole leaves to line serving dish; coarsely chop remaining leaves.
• 2 in a 6 to 8 quart pan over medium high heat, stir oil, garlic and capers until garlic is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. add chard stems; stir until softened, about 2 minutes. stir in chopped leaves, part at a time if pan if full, cover and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
• 3 mix in vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper. garnish a serving dish with reserved chard leaves; spoon greens along side.