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Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard
4.9 from 96 votes

Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard

Garlic sautéed Swiss chard involves cooking sliced chard stems and leaves with minced garlic and olive oil, using water to help soften the stems. The dish results in tender, flavorful greens with a mild garlic accent and retains some texture from the stems. It is seasoned simply with kosher salt and makes a versatile vegetable side for various meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 swiss chard approximately 6 to 8 stems, bunch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • ¼ cup water
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prep the Swiss chard. Remove the stems at the bottom of the leaves and slice them up. Roll the leaves into a cigar-like shape and slice across horizontally into one-inch wide strips.
  2. Cook the garlic and stems. Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan on medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Then, add the water and chard stems and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the leaves. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the chard leaves wilt down.
  4. Serve. Before serving, sprinkle with kosher salt, to taste.

Notes

  • Use a high-quality sauté pan for even cooking and better heat control during preparation.
  • Choose a quality sea salt, such as Himalayan salt, to enhance flavor without overpowering the greens.

Nutrition Information

Calories 37kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 55mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 734IU (15%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37

% Daily Value*

Calories 37kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 734IU 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.