Sauteed Swiss Chard
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Sautéed Swiss Chard recipe, a quick and easy side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender Swiss chard leaves and crisp stems, gently cooked in fragrant olive oil with garlic, this dish is seasoned to perfection with a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat and a refreshing splash of lemon juice. The delicate balance of flavors enhances the natural earthiness of the chard while keeping it tender yet colorful. Perfect as a healthy side dish or a topping for grains like quinoa or rice, this recipe is an effortless way to add a burst of nutrition and bold flavor to your plate. Whether you're looking for a vegan, gluten-free option or just a delicious way to enjoy leafy greens, this sautéed Swiss chard recipe will not disappoint.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Trim the stems from the leaves and cut the stems into 1/2-inch pieces. Roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chopped Swiss chard stems to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Gradually add the Swiss chard leaves to the skillet, stirring frequently as they wilt. You may need to add the leaves in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
Once the chard is wilted, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the chard is tender but still vibrant in color.
Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Give it a final toss to incorporate the flavors.
Serve warm as a side dish or over grains like rice or quinoa if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
79 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 403 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 300 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.
