Italian Style Swiss Chard
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Italian Style Swiss Chard recipe! Featuring tender Swiss chard leaves and crisp stems, sautéed to perfection with golden garlic, a touch of red pepper flakes, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish is flavorful, healthy, and quick to prepare. The combination of earthy greens and a subtle heat makes it a standout accompaniment to any meal, ready in just 20 minutes. Top it off with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an optional savory finish, or enjoy it as a dairy-free option. Perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired menu or as a comforting complement to your favorite mains, this recipe combines effortless cooking with bold flavors, making it a delicious and easy way to embrace leafy greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under cold running water, then pat it dry. Separate the leaves from the stems. Roughly chop the leaves and finely chop the stems.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic slices to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden but not burnt.
Stir in the chopped Swiss chard stems and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the Swiss chard leaves to the skillet in batches, cooking and stirring until they wilt before adding the next batch. This should take about 5-6 minutes in total.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to coat the chard evenly with the seasonings.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked chard. Toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 421 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
