Lemon-Garlic Swiss Chard Recipe

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Lemon-Garlic Swiss Chard
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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until garlic begins to brown. Add Swiss chard and 2 tablespoons water to pan; cook 3 minutes or until chard wilts. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese.
  2. VARIATION 1 Quick Caramelized Onions: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil; swirl to coat. Add 2 cups sliced yellow onion and a dash of baking soda; cook 10 minutes or until browned. Add 12 cups chopped Swiss chard and 2 tablespoons water to pan; cook 3 minutes or until chard wilts. Stir in 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup) CALORIES 64; FAT 1.4g (sat 0.2g); SODIUM 253mg
  3. VARIATION 2 Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons pine nuts to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from pan. Add 1/4 cup golden raisins and 1/4 cup water to pan; cook 1 minute. Add 12 cups chopped Swiss chard; cook 3 minutes or until chard wilts. Stir in 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup) CALORIES 90; FAT 4.6g (sat 0.4g); SODIUM 231mg
  4. VARIATION 3 Warm Bacon Vinaigrette: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon to pan; cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Remove pan from heat. Add 2 teaspoons cider vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to pan, stirring with a whisk. Pour vinegar mixture over 6 cups chopped Swiss chard; toss. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup) CALORIES 39; FAT 2.4g (sat 0.9g); SODIUM 225mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.44 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat 163.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.12g 28%
Cholesterol 8.43mg 3%
Sodium 1121.14mg 47%
Potassium 1694.36mg 36%
Total Carbs 21.15g 7%
Sugars 4.76g 19%
Dietary Fiber 8.88g 36%
Protein 13.64g 27%
Vitamin C 135.2mg 225%
Iron 9mg 50%
Calcium 387mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.73 Kcal (229 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 28%
Cholesterol 1.67mg 3%
Sodium 221.96mg 47%
Potassium 335.44mg 36%
Total Carbs 4.19g 7%
Sugars 0.94g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 36%
Protein 2.7g 27%
Vitamin C 26.8mg 225%
Iron 1.8mg 50%
Calcium 76.6mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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