Steamed Swiss Chard
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Steamed Swiss Chard
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Steamed Swiss chard with garlic and olive oil, probably the simplest way of cooking chard. A delicious, aromatic side dish that makes the most of these beautiful greens.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb swiss chard 500 g
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional (more or less to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- sea salt fine
- black pepper fine
Instructions
- Clean the Swiss chard very thoroughly but don't dry it (Note).
- Cut the stems into 2 cm/ 0.8 inch pieces and the leaves into 3-4 cm/ 1.2-1.6 inches slices. Thinly slice the garlic.
- Saute garlic: Heat the olive oil in a very large pot. Add the garlic slices and the chili flakes (if using). Stir them very briefly and continuously, the garlic should only begin to get golden, it will not need any longer than 30-40 seconds.
- Steam chard: Add the wet greens, one tablespoon lemon juice, stir well but quickly and place the lid on the pot. Steam for about 8 minutes, the stems should be tender but not completely soft.
- Remove the lid, stir well, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the chard is done to your liking.
- Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice. I always add extra lemon juice, it really uplifts the earthy flavors. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Wash the leaves one at a time concentrating on their lower part, that’s where they are often plastered with dried soil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of the dish
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of the dish | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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