Italian Style Swiss Chard |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Swiss chard is a delicious easy to grow green that is super beautiful to boot - the stalks can be pearly white, brilliant red or even vivid yellow. This is a fast & tasty way to prepare the swiss chard cranking out in the garden. I can make a mea of it with a couple of poached eggs & a little grated Parmesan/Romano cheese. Received from D_M on gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world; thanks D_M! Ingredients:
3 lbs swiss chard |
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (minced or pressed) |
1 tablespoon capers, mashed |
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Trim stem ends of chard. Thinly slice stems crosswise up to base of leaves; set slices aside. Reserve a few whole leaves to line serving dish; coarsely chop remaining leaves.
2. In a 6 to 8 quart pan over medium high heat, stir oil, garlic and capers until garlic is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add chard stems; stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chopped leaves, part at a time if pan if full, cover and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
3. Mix in vinegar; season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish a serving dish with reserved chard leaves; spoon greens along side.
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