Description
Swiss chard makes for the best-sautéed vegetable side dish. With fresh garlic and a touch of olive oil, it’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect as a side for any meal or as a topping for pasta, grains, or toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard (approximately 6 to 8 stems)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup water
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Swiss chard: Wash thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them into small pieces. Roll the leaves into a cigar shape and slice into one-inch strips.
- Cook garlic and stems: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in the chopped chard stems and water, cooking for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Add leaves: Add the chard leaves, stirring occasionally, and cook for 4–5 minutes until wilted.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately as a side dish or use in other recipes.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated in a pan over medium heat.
- Customize with additions like red pepper flakes, sesame oil, or crumbled feta for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 37 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 27 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Swiss chard recipe, garlic sautéed greens, easy vegetable side dish