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Chinese Swiss Chard Stir-Fry Recipe
This easy Chinese Swiss chard stir-fry is bursting with flavor, thanks to Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang) and fermented black beans. It’s a quick, savory dish that transforms Swiss chard into a delicious way to enjoy your winter greens!Recipe adapted from Every Grain of Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 bunch (14 oz) Swiss Chard
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp fermented black beans (douchi) rinsed
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (low sodium)
- 2 tbsp green onion
- 3 tbsp chopped celery optional
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Snap each stem toward the end, which will allow you to peel away the stringy bits (as you would with celery). Discard the fibrous, stringy layer.
- Slice Swiss chard, about 1 inch long for the stem part and 2 inches for the leafy leaves. Bring a pot of water to boil. Sprinkle some salt. Add the Swiss chard stem pieces and cook for 3 minutes, then add the leafy parts and cook for 1 minute. Drain under cold running water. Gently squeeze the water out from the chard.
- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium flame. Add doubanjiang and stir-fry until it smells delicious and the oil is a rich red. Mix in the garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans and stir-fry for a few moments more until you can smell their fragrances.
- Pour the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the chard and stir-fry until the sauce and greens are well mixed and heat through.
- Sprinkle with green onion and serve immediately with rice. (If using celery and cilantro, add them with green onion.) Serve Swiss chard immediately with rice. It makes a great side dish for any Asian main course.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.