Swiss Chard with Garlic
Description
This is a very simple recipe for Swiss chard flavored with garlic and lemon juice. It uses both the stems and the leaves.
Ingredients
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1 bunch Swiss chard
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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salt to taste
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1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
Directions
1
Remove Swiss chard stems and cut into small pieces. Slice leaves into strips. Set both aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute chard stems for 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Mix in chard leaves, cover, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and squeeze lemon juice on top.