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Sauteed Swiss Chard
Healthy and delicious, this Sauteed Swiss Chard is super quick and easy to make. Perfect side to your favorite fish with lemony and garlicky flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
European , American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic -sliced thinly
- 4 cups Swiss Chard - about 8 stalks
- salt
- ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Wash the Swiss Chard thoroughly with water. Separate the stalks with the leaves by cutting with a knife or tearing it with hands.
- Cut the stalks into ¼-inch long pieces. Stack the leaves together and fold to make it easier to cut. Cut into small strips.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute slices of garlic until aromatic and slightly browned.
- Add the chopped Swiss Chard and stir until completely covered in oil. (See Note 1.)
- Season with salt and pepper and cook uncovered until wilted,about 3-4 minutes.
- Add some lemon zest and toss once more. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving dish.
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Notes
- Note 1: If using mature chard, saute the stalks pieces first for a minute before adding the leaves so they can cook at the same time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
4405IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
23.4mg
(26%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4405IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.