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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."
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