SWISS CHARD
Swiss chard, a versatile leafy green, offers a delightful alternative to spinach with its tender leaves and celery-like stalks. This simple recipe highlights the ease of preparing this nutritious vegetable, whether you're sautéing the leaves or cooking the stalks. Enjoy the mild, slightly earthy flavor of Swiss chard in various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly. Separate the leaves from the stalks. Chop the stalks into 1-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped chard stalks and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
- 3Add the chard leaves to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the leaves have wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.