italian style swiss chard

Italian-Style Swiss Chard

This recipe for Italian-style Swiss chard has been in the family for years. If you like garlic, this recipe is for you.

Ingredient

    • 1 bunch Swiss chard

    • 1 tablespoon salt

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

    • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    • salt to taste

Instructions

    1. Wash Swiss chard and cut into 1-inch strips. Separate the thick, tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.

    2. Add 1 tablespoon salt to 1 cup water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add stalks and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in leafy strips. Cook until stalks are fork-tender and leafy strips are wilted, about 6 minutes. Drain.

    3. Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add drained Swiss chard; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.