How to Make Italian-Style Swiss Chard - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious way to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet, look no further than this Italian-style Swiss chard recipe. Swiss chard is a versatile and flavorful vegetable that is a staple in Italian cooking, and this recipe brings out its natural flavors while adding a few extra ingredients to take it to the next level.

Swiss chard is a member of the beet family and is prized for its colorful stems and large, dark green leaves. It is packed wi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Wash Swiss chard and cut into 1-inch strips. Separate the thick, tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt to 1 cup water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add stalks and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in leafy strips. Cook until stalks are fork-tender and leafy strips are wilted, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add drained Swiss chard; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  • Nutrition

    75 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1866mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 229mg