Steamed Chard
Steamed Chard is a nutritious and flavorful dish, combining fresh chard leaves with a hint of garlic and lemon. This simple, healthy recipe offers tender greens with a zesty kick, perfect as a side or light meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard - can sub rainbow or red chard
- Lemon wedges - for serving, optional
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest - from about 1 lemon
Instructions
- Begin by trimming the stems from the Swiss chard and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- Stack the leaves, slice them lengthwise into strips, and then crosswise into smaller sections.
- Rinse both the leaves and stems thoroughly under running water to eliminate any dirt, then pat them dry.
- You should have approximately 4 to 6 loosely packed cups of leaves and 1 cup of stems, depending on the size of your chard bunch.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped red onion and chard stems, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Next, incorporate 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Stir in the chard leaves along with ½ cup of vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the broth to be absorbed and the leaves to wilt and soften.
- Serve warm, with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the skillet, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini, for added flavor and nutrition.
- To reheat, gently warm it in a skillet or microwave, being careful not to overcook it, as this can lead to a loss of texture and flavor.