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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."

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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

Wash the Swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. Separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
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.
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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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

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

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by lojo

I grew up eating Italian greens all time and this was delicious! One thing I did differently... MORE

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

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

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by fragrantgarlic

VERY TASTY; TRY THIS: ADD ONE 8OZ CAN OF ITALIAN STYLE TOMATO SAUCE AT THE END. HEAT ON LOW... MORE

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

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

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

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Molly

this was my first time cooking swiss chard. delish! this recipe and the other reviews are... MORE

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