Sauteed Swiss Chard Recipe: Oil-Free

I scored some super affordable Swiss chard from the farmers’ market last weekend. This type of purchase is typically a luxury for me, but my eye was reeled in by its rainbow-colored leaf blades. They were gorgeous.

In this recipe, I wanted to cook them up without any additional ingredients and a long list of steps, so I decided I’d saute them, oil-free with my favorite seasonings.

I used some garlic salt, which I just grabbed from my pantry.

Swiss chard can be used in a salad or in a soup. If you can’t get over the bitterness from them, cook them down – the bitterness will fade and will leave you with a subtle, delicate flavor similar to spinach.

In a 100-gram serving, Swiss chard provides 19 calories and a rich source of vitamins A, K, and C. So eat them up – they’re good for you!

Ingredients

• Swiss chard
• Some water
• Garlic salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse and wash the Swiss chard prior to cooking.
2. Loosely chop the chard and its stems.
3. In a medium-high heat pan, throw the chard along with the stems.
4. Add your garlic salt and about 1 tablespoons of water.
5. Cook and cover for about 4-5 minutes.
6. Serve. Squeeze some lemon juice for a boost of flavor.