Swiss Chard with Olives
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and savory recipe for Swiss Chard with Olives! This quick and wholesome dish combines tender sautéed Swiss chard, fragrant garlic, and the bold, briny flavor of Kalamata olives, all brought together with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and a refreshing splash of lemon juice. Perfect as a Mediterranean-inspired side dish, it balances earthy greens with tangy, salty bites in every forkful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a nutrient-packed option for weeknight meals or elegant dinner parties. Serve it alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or over a bed of quinoa for a complete and flavorful experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the Swiss chard thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Separate the stems from the leaves. Roughly chop the leaves and dice the stems into small bite-sized pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced Swiss chard stems to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften.
Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the chopped Swiss chard leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes, or until the leaves wilt and become tender.
Add the Kalamata olives to the skillet and mix well to combine.
Season the dish with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Swiss chard with olives warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3213 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 811 mg | 17% | |
*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.
