Sautéed Chard
This sautéed chard recipe combines fresh greens with walnut oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a flavorful side dish. Add toasted walnuts for a delightful garnish, or toss with pasta for a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch chard, washed
- ⅛ cup walnut oil
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- Walnuts, toasted and chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Stem the larger leaves of the chard by folding each large leaf in half and cutting or pulling away the rib. Reserve the ribs for another use (they make a great substitute for celery in soup recipes). Slice the chard leaves into a chiffonade of slender strips.
- Heat a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat. Pour in enough of the walnut oil to coat the bottom and add the red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Add the chard, a generous sprinkling of salt and cover the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes and then uncover and cook away any extra moisture. Serve with a sprinkling of finely chopped toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4594IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg