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Italian-Style Swiss Chard

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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Original Recipe Yield 4 side dish servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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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 Feb. 24, 2009 by lojo 
I grew up eating Italian greens all time and this was delicious! One thing I did differently... 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 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by Bonnie 
I'm sorry to be critical of someone else's review - and I haven't, yet made this dish but -... 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by AquaDog96 
AWESOME!! love this recipe and make it all the time now; I didn't pre-boil the chard and it... MORE
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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
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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

 
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