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Steamed Swiss Chard

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Clean the Swiss chard very thoroughly but don't dry it (Note).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the lid, stir well, and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the chard is done to your liking.
  6. 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

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 Sodium 374mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% 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.