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Sauteed Rainbow Chard with Garlic and Shallots
Cooking sauteed rainbow chard is incredibly simple, and this 3-ingredient sauteed rainbow chard is my go-to easy low-carb side dish recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard
- 2 Young onions or shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ lemon juice of (optional
Instructions
- Slice the stems and the leaves of rainbow chard thinly. The thinner they are, the softer they will be to eat. Keep the stems and leaves separate - don’t worry about the ribs running through the Swiss chard, as they are softer than the stems.
- Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat. Then add oil - olive oil or vegetable oil are best.
- Next, add diced shallots or young onions. Let them saute just onions become translucent, 2-5 minutes. Next add the minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the stems of the rainbow Swiss chard. Saute them for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the diced Rainbow chard leaves to the pan. Stir them in well and saute for another 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Sauteed Rainbow chard can also be reheated in the microwave.
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Notes
- Note: add a squirt of lemon juice in the end - this is optional, but recommended. A squirt of fresh or refrigerated lemon juice helps play with the acidity and counteracts the slight bitterness of Swiss rainbow chard.
Nutrition Information
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
354mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4591IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4591IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.