When i browsed the aisles of the produce department yesterday, I eyed the Swiss Chard again. I always keep meaning to try it, but in the past I have always past it up for more familiar greens, like collards, mustard, and turnips. Well yesterday, I finally decided to give Swiss Chard a chance. I got the biggest, prettiest bunch to take home with me. I cooked it very simply and before I went to grab my pepper sauce, I tasted them, expecting to find a bitter green in need of anything to give them a little help. However, I couldn’t believe what my taste-buds discovered, a wonderfully flavored, mild green, different than anything I’ve tasted. I was really disappointed in myself because I hadn’t tried them sooner. I have been missing out on such a wonderful vegetable.
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Eclectic Recipes
Swiss Chard Recipe
Ingredients
- a large bunch of Swiss Chard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- kosher salt to taste
Method
- Wash greens well and cut off and discard excess stems. Preheat skillet and add olive oil. Add garlic and saute until lightly browned and fragrant. Cut up greens and add the skillet. Add salt and water.
- Turn heat to high and place lid on pan. Cook for 5 minutes, covered, and then stir greens around and cook for another 5 minutes, covered. Remove lid and check for to see if their done. Continue to cook, if needed, until tender.
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Swiss chard is something I was just introduced to this spring. I also made it like this, it’s so simple and tasty!
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I have only used this in a medley of greens back when I made a green gumbo … funny, I would think it would be bitter too…
I love chard! I first tried it while house-sitting for a friend who had a small garden that required watering. The chard was overflowing during the two weeks I was there, and so I learned how much I liked it.
I recently discovered a love of Swiss Chard too. I love to squeeze a lemon over the top of my plate and sprinkle some red pepper on top. Your bowl of veggie goodness is making me want to track down a bunch!
I like these stir-fried with garlic! Simply gorgeous!
again, i wouldn’t even attempt to eat these greens without something akin to your pepper sauce. swiss chard is definitely unique!
yes….a lovely side dish that will complement fried chicken and grilled meats!
I love swiss chard – at its best, it’s even a bit sweet. Yum.