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Italian-Style Swiss Chard

SUBMITTED BY: karen

"This recipe for Italian-style Swiss chard has been in the family for years. If you like garlic, this recipe is for you."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash the Swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. Separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  2. Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  3. Cook the stalk sections in the salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Stir in the leafy strips and cook until the leaves are wilted and the stalks are fork tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the drained Swiss chard, cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by naples34102
Trust me, this really IS authentic Italian cooking! I am Italian, and this has been a staple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN
I've never made swiss chard before and because I read that it's now one of the top ten... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2007 by Crevitoon
This is a tasty alternative to just steaming or boiling the chard. It grows very well in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by tonigm
WAY WAY WAY TOO SALTY!!!!!!!! I couldn't taste anything in this recipe other than salt! If i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by SUNSET714
This is a great recipe. I have made it several times and I serve it with pasta and homemade... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by DILLORDONEZ
This was delicious! This was the first time I've made Swiss Chard. This was a nice, easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Kathy Johnston
I agree it was too salty, but I just left out half the salt and it was okay. Next time, I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by gammy
The basics of this recipe are excellent. Our garden has a bumper crop of chard so I'm always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2008 by BASSBIRD
I think this has the potential to be great, but it is way too salty. I will definitely make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Peach822
Had no fresh garlic so used garlic granules. Will definitely make again. MORE

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