5 from 18 votes
Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard
Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard uses fresh rainbow chard leaves and stems quickly cooked with olive oil and garlic for a tender, mildly earthy side dish. The stems are cooked slightly longer for tenderness before adding the leaves, which wilt rapidly. Seasoning with salt and pepper and garnishing with sliced almonds adds texture contrast. This recipe highlights the natural flavor and texture of Swiss chard with simple ingredients and a straightforward method.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
95 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch swiss chard washed (rainbow chard, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons almonds optional, sliced
Instructions
- Cut or tear away the stems from the leaves. Cut the stems into 1/2 inch pieces. Coarsely chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped Swiss chard stems and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped chard leaves and stir. Lower the heat to low, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leaves are wilted.
- Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds.
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Notes
- Nutrition shown excludes optional almonds.
- Add red pepper flakes if a spicy kick is desired.
- Store cooked Swiss chard in the fridge for 1-2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended because of texture loss from high water content.
- To prepare ahead, chop and store chard in an airtight container with paper towel to absorb moisture; keep refrigerated up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
581mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
9174IU
(183%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 581mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 9174IU | 183% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.