Wilted Swiss Chard with Garlic

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Wilted Swiss Chard with Garlic

 

2 pounds Swiss chard, cleaned and coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

fresh lemon juice, optional

 

Wash the greens in several changes of cold water. Fill

the sink with cool water and swish the greens through

the water one hand full at a time.

Remove the stems and chop into one-inch pieces. Set

aside.

Stack the leaves and roll them into a scroll. Using a

sharp knife cut across each scroll until all the

greens are prepared.

Mince the garlic and set aside.

Heat a skillet or heavy Dutch oven over medium-high

heat. Add olive oil and chopped stems. Sauté 5

minutes. Add garlic and sauté an additional 15

seconds.

Add the wet chard one hand full at a time. Stir after

each addition. After all the greens have been added,

immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the

greens to cook or wilt about 5 minutes. They should be

wilted and still bright green in color.

Remove the lid and continue cooking over high heat

until all the liquid has evaporated, about 2 to 3

minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve

immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

 

Serves 4.

 

 

 

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