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.