Sauté Swiss Chard ~ "Colored Lights"
Once you try this you will be making a stop at the New Albany Farmer’s Market weekly for your favorite new dish. This is so delicious, and such a quick and easy side dish to make, give it a try!
- 1 large bunch of fresh Swiss chard
- 1 small clove garlic, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp water
- Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon butter
- Salt
Rinse out the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly. Remove the toughest third of the stalk. Roughly chop the leaves into inch-wide strips.
Heat a saucepan on a medium heat setting; add olive oil, a few small slices of garlic and the crushed red pepper. Sauté for about a minute, add the chopped Swiss chard leaves. Cover. Check after about 5 minutes. If it looks dry, add a couple tablespoons of water. Flip the leaves over in the pan, so that what was on the bottom is now on the top. Cover again. Check for doneness after another 5 minutes (remove a piece and taste it). Add salt to taste, and a small amount of butter. Remove the Swiss chard to a serving dish.
Tags: Garlic, olive oil, Swiss Chard
