Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard, perfect as a healthy side dish. Fresh Swiss chard is sautéed with olive oil and garlic until tender and lightly wilted, then seasoned with kosher salt for a delicious and nutritious vegetable dish.
Ingredients
Swiss Chard
- 1 bunch of swiss chard, approximately 6 to 8 stems
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup water
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Swiss chard: Remove the stems at the bottom of the leaves and slice them. Roll the leaves into a cigar-like shape and slice horizontally into one-inch wide strips.
- Cook the garlic and stems: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add water and the sliced chard stems. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until stems soften.
- Add the leaves: Add the chard leaves to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leaves have wilted down.
- Serve: Sprinkle kosher salt to taste over the sautéed Swiss chard before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Opt for a high-quality sea salt like Himalayan salt for seasoning.
- All-Clad or other good-quality sauté pans help achieve even cooking.
- Adjust water quantity to prevent burning while allowing vegetables to steam slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
