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Friday, September 18, 2015

Italian-style Swiss Chard

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 bunch swiss chard
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • wash the swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  • bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • 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, about 6 minutes. drain and set aside.
  • heat the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. add the drained swiss chard, cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.

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