Heart Smart -- Garlicky Sautéed Swiss Chard

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Garlicky Sautéed Swiss Chard

Swiss chard, a heart-healthy leafy green, is an excellent

source of vitamin K, so you will build bones with every bite.

 

6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

2 TB extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

16 cups (packed) stemmed and roughly chopped Swiss chard

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

 

Heat garlic and oil in large skillet over medium low heat until garlic begins

to turn

golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to small bowl and set aside.

 

Add greens, red pepper flakes, and salt to skillet. Using tongs, turn greens

until wilted

enough to fit in pan. Raise heat to medium, cover, and cook 7 to 10 minutes,

tossing.

 

Transfer greens to a colander to drain.

 

Return greens to pan and toss with reserved garlic and oil mixture.

Refrigerate leftover

greens in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

 

Serves: 8.

 

Nutrition Information:

Per serving = Calories 49, Total Fat 3.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg,

Sodium 271 mg, Total Carbs 3.5 g, Dietary Fiber 1.3 g,

Protein 1.5 g.