Swiss Chard with Garlic

This is a very simple recipe for Swiss chard flavored with garlic and lemon juice. It uses both the stems and the leaves.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
• 1 bunch Swiss chard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove Swiss chard stems and cut into small pieces. Slice leaves into strips. Set both aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute chard stems for 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Mix in chard leaves, cover, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and squeeze lemon juice on top.