Swiss Chard with Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Swiss Chard with Tomatoes recipe, a quick and healthy way to showcase fresh, nutrient-packed greens! Tender Swiss chard leaves and crunchy stems are sautéed with fragrant garlic, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. A splash of zesty lemon juice ties everything together, making this dish a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a colorful side for grilled meats or as a plant-based main served over rice or quinoa. Simple yet bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this dish is a perfect go-to for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground 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. Separate the stems from the leaves. Chop the stems into 1-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
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 frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chopped Swiss chard stems to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Add the chopped Swiss chard leaves to the skillet along with the salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until the Swiss chard leaves are wilted and tender.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1572 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1429 mg | 30% | |
*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.
