This is a quick and simple way to cook Swiss Chard. Make sure that you soak the chard in a bowl of cold water and then rinse it well under running water before you cook it---there tends to be a lot of gritty sand in it otherwise. It is a delicious leafy green vegetable that goes well as a side to chicken or fish. This recipe serves 4 people as a side dish.
Ingredients:
-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
-2 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
-1 bunch of Swiss Chard (it looks like a lot, but it reduces down quite a bit). Remove the stalks, right up to the thick stalks in the greenery. Cut the chard crossways into large strips.
-1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
-salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
-dash of hot picante sauce to taste (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until tender, about 1 minute.
2. Add the chard and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally until the chard is wilted, about 5 minutes. In the 30 seconds of cooking stir in the salt and pepper and hot sauce (if using).
