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Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard Recipe with Garlic

A delicious and easy Swiss Chard recipe, this tasty side dish is made with cooked Swiss chard and then sauteed in buttery garlic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garden vegetables, side dish
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Jane and Sonja

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Swiss chard, cut into 4” long pieces
  • 10 cloves garlic, chopped medium sized
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the cleaned Swiss chard into 4" long pieces.
  • Add water to a medium sized pot and bring to boil.
  • Add Swiss chard to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain, saving ½ cup of the broth (liquid) for sauteeing.
  • Add 2 tbsp butter to a frying pan  or large skillet and cook on medium heat.
  • Add chopped garlic to the pan with melted butter. Add salt and pepper and then mix together.
  • Saute garlic for about 2 minutes. Before the garlic begins to brown, add the Swiss chard and broth to the pan.
  • Mix together and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2930IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg