Garlicky Swiss Chard

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Swiss chard
• 2 T olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/4 t red pepper flakes
• 1 t salt

Preparation

Step 1

Remove stems from chard and slice into 1-in pieces. Wash and place in a bowl. Roughly chop leaves, wash and place in a separate bowl.

In a large, lidded pot, heat olive oil over med heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to pan. Cook 1-2 mins, being careful not to burn garlic. Stir in chard stems; increase heat to med-high and cook 4 mins. Add chard leaves and place lid on pot for 2 mins.

Remove lid and stir with tongs. Replace lid for 2 more mins. Remove lid, stir and cook for 2 more mins, uncovered. Stir in salt.

Transfer cooked chard to a serving dish, allowing excess liquid to drip back into pot.