Simple Sautéed (Rainbow) Chard
A simple side dish that celebrates the leafy green that is Swiss Chard. Simple, healthy, gluten-free and clean eating, this side pairs well with any protein or main of your choice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bundle Swiss Chard rainbow or any variety
- 1 tbsp extra light olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt to taste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper to taste
Optional for topping:
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or any hard salty cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup cashews or pine nuts (optional)
- wedges of lime or lemon
Instructions
- Rinse each leaf under cold running water to remove any dirt and pat them dry.
- Slice the stems from the leaves and chop both sections up.
- To a pan set on medium heat, add the oil and grated garlic and fry until just fragrant.
- Add the stems and quick fry for 1 minute before adding in the chopped leaves and sauteing for 3-4 minutes until all the leaves have wilted.
- Season your greens with salt (and pepper) to taste.
- Optional: Allow your greens to cool a bit and top with nuts and cheese. Serve with wedges of lime or lemon (this pairs especially well is serving alongside seafood)
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 9 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg