How to Make Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rainbow chard is a beautiful and nutritious leafy green that often gets overshadowed by its more popular counterparts like kale and spinach. But this versatile vegetable deserves its time in the spotlight, and this Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard recipe is the perfect way to showcase its vibrant colors and delicate flavor.

Not only is rainbow chard visually stunning, but it is also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C...

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Ingredients

  • 3 bunches rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves; cut leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems; cook and stir for 3 minutes until garlic mellows and stems begin to soften.
  • Stir in shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, re-cover, and continue cooking until chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 364mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 54mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 673mg