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Sauteed Swiss Chard
Sautéed Swiss Chard is healthy, easy side dish that comes together in just minutes and goes with almost anything from grilled chicken to fish to pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch Swiss chard or rainbow chard
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- Clean the Swiss chard thoroughly by rinsing well with cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Separating the leaves from the stems and chop the stems into small pieces, while cutting the leaves into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the swiss chard stems, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions and Swiss chard stems have softened and the onions start to slightly brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard leaves and the water, then cover and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the leaves have wilted. Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is tender. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
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Notes
- Variation: A delicious variation is to stir in 2/3 cup of heavy cream during the last minute of cooking before serving. You could also add pine nuts for some toasty crunch.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
823IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 823IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.