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Garlic & Lemon Rainbow Swiss Chard

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch rainbow swiss or regular chard
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic minced or smashed if you prefer less garlic flavor
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash chard leaves well, remove tough stems (reserving for another time), chop chard leaves and dry well preferably with a salad spinner.
  2. Heat a large skillet or pot on medium heat. Add olive oil, minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes and cook an additional 30 seconds. Add swiss chard leaves, stir and half cover with lid. Saute ~5 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice, season to taste with salt and pepper.