Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard

Rainbow chard is sautéed with lots of garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon juice for a deliciously easy way to jazz up your greens!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves; cut leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.