Italian-Style Swiss Chard

This Italian family recipe for Swiss chard is easy and full of flavor with just a few ingredients. Serve this nutrient-rich side dish with any meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash Swiss chard and cut into 1-inch strips. Separate the thick, tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.