Swiss Chard Recipe
Ingredients
1 bundle Swiss chard (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1/3 cap vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup water, or homemade vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Lemon wedges
Directions
1. Remove the stalks from the chard and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onion and 1 clove garlic until tender but not browned. Add the stalks and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add the water, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until tender.
3. Put the chard leaves in a large pot with boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain. In a second skillet heat the remaining oil and saute the remaining garlic clove. Add the greens and salt and pepper to taste to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
2. Add the water, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until tender.
3. Put the chard leaves in a large pot with boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain. In a second skillet heat the remaining oil and saute the remaining garlic clove. Add the greens and salt and pepper to taste to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until the greens are tender.
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