Blitva
Bring the taste of the Adriatic coast to your table with Blitva, a traditional Croatian side dish that delivers rustic simplicity and bold flavors. This wholesome recipe pairs tender Swiss chard and creamy potatoes with the richness of garlic-infused olive oil for a harmonious blend of taste and texture. Requiring just a few pantry staples, Blitva comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an easy yet impressive addition to any meal. Perfect alongside grilled fish, roasted meats, or as a vegetarian centerpiece, this Mediterranean classic is naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and brimming with nutrients. If you're craving a dish that's as healthy as it is flavorful, Blitva is a must-try recipe that embraces the beauty of simple, fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Swiss chard
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 liter Water
Instructions
Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under cold running water to remove any grit. Separate the stems from the leaves and chop both into bite-sized pieces, keeping them separate as the stems require longer cooking.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium-sized chunks, roughly 2-3 cm in size.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender but not falling apart.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely chop the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Once the potatoes have cooked, add the Swiss chard stems to the pot. Allow them to cook for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add the Swiss chard leaves to the pot. Cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted but still bright green.
Drain the potatoes and Swiss chard in a colander, ensuring all the water is removed.
In the same pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Return the drained Swiss chard and potatoes to the pot. Gently toss everything together to coat with the garlicky olive oil.
Season with freshly ground pepper and adjust salt to taste, if needed.
Serve Blitva warm as a side dish with grilled fish, roasted meats, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
