Sautéed Swiss Chard With Garlic |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A simple vegetable side dish enlivened with a chilli kick from Giancarlo Caldesi . Ingredients:
500 g swiss chard |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 fresh chili, roughly chopped |
2 garlic cloves, roughly broken |
1/2 lemon, juice only |
Directions:
1. 1. Take the Swiss chard and separate the white stalks from the green leaves using a sharp knife. Chop both parts roughly into bite-size pieces, keeping the leaves separate from the stalks. Cook the stalks in plenty of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Drain.
2. 2. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over a moderate heat. Add the chilli and garlic, and season with black pepper.
3. 3. Stir in the leaves, cover the pan and let them wilt for 5 minutes. Stir and cook uncovered for a further 5 minutes to reduce the juices in the pan.
4. 4. Add the stalks and a little more olive oil if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
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