Barb's Sauteed Swiss Chard

Transform your leafy greens into a vibrant, nutrient-packed side dish with Barb's Sautéed Swiss Chard. This quick and easy recipe highlights the natural flavors of fresh Swiss chard with a delightful medley of aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Perfectly sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil, the stems and leaves achieve a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture while maintaining their brilliant color. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, this healthy Swiss chard recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a flavorful, wholesome vegetable dish to their meals. Serve it alongside your favorite protein or grains for a well-rounded and satisfying dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Swiss chard
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 whole Small onion
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under cold water, then separate the leaves from the stems. Chop the stems into small, bite-size pieces and roughly chop the leaves.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Peel and finely dice the small onion.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and Swiss chard stems. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and the stems are slightly tender.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the Swiss chard leaves to the skillet. Stir well to combine with the onion and stems. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the leaves are wilted and tender.

Step 7

Season the sautéed Swiss chard with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon juice over the Swiss chard and give it one final stir before removing it from the heat.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish to accompany your favorite protein or grain.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(300.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	332.3

Total Fat 28.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1559.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 4.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122.2mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 822.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.3%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 20.3%