Lemon Garlic Chard
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 bunch swiss chard
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon Garlic Swiss Chard Saute in Bowl
Directions:
Wash the chard and trim ends of stems.
Cut stems out of chard leaves and make two piles; one with stems and one with leaves.
Rip chard leaves into 2” pieces, cut stems into 1” pieces.
Peel 4 cloves of garlic and slice thinly.
Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat, add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until garlic is lightly brown about 2 minutes.
Add in chard stems and cook until softened, 4 minutes.
Add in chard leaves and lemon juice. Cook about 1 minute until leaves are wilted.
Enjoy as a side dish with chicken, steak, beef, eggs, or any other protein!
Recipe inspired by Bon Appetit.. Prepared by Tillie Geyer September 2020. UTMB Dietetic Intern Fall 2020.
Nutrition facts: serving size: 1/2 cup, calories: 113, total fat: 7 grams, carbohydrates: 11.2 grams, dietary fiber: 2 grams, protein: 5 grams
![All of the ingredients needed for the recipe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910664540-MQ86D8I59MBVPC3UVUIH/IMG_4850.jpg)
![Step 1:](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600909941368-UWSQ2CMZMFNF8GLRRHEI/IMG_4854.jpg)
![Step 2: Cut stem out of chard leaf](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910008949-53DHEXG0JMUN4CKNUH41/IMG_4857.jpg)
![Step 3: Rip chard leaves into 2" pieces, cut stems into 1" pieces](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910111349-0VS4NG93BZP0ECAB9AV8/IMG_4860.jpg)
![Step 4: Remove 4 cloves from the head of garlic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910153855-YFFHKS7BV9SORBTI3UXR/IMG_4864.jpg)
![Step 4: Peel cloves of garlic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910166066-6IF9FN7M5FVNA5JIMOME/IMG_4865.jpg)
![Step 4: Slice cloves of garlic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910205865-F6LHEI75H3NKDSZTRTB7/IMG_4866.jpg)
![Step 5: Heat oil in pan, add garlic and seasonings](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910629421-KRRPTRZSUS5IEN9WVG5Y/IMG_4867.jpg)
![Step 6: Add chard stems to pot](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910611366-W779U55TD6AQ9JCI6S1P/IMG_4868.jpg)
![Step 7: Add in chard leaves](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910431523-UWBEZT2JXFCNOIZ7QWS8/IMG_4874.jpg)
![Step 7: Freshly squeeze lemon juice, about 1 tablespoon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910247500-VZSS3PH2B5XPAWV35ZGP/IMG_4872.jpg)
![Step 7: Add lemon juice to chard leaves](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51aca9d9e4b04c1c5aad4b80/1600910466132-OKV02RPFRR0KJVOSSLTU/IMG_4876.jpg)