Lemon Parmesan Garlic Swiss Chard
Garlic, lemon and Parmesan turn Swiss chard into a vegetable that you will actually enjoy eating! This recipe is fast, easy and healthy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 bunches Swiss chard washed and dried
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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To prep the chard, , start by taking the stems and center ribs out and chop them together, placing in a bowl. You can also chop the stems off and leave the center ribs on, the choice is up to you. Tear the, leaves coarsely and set aside in a different bowl.
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(You can either cook the stems OR leave them out if you only want the leaves. I like a bit of texture, so I cook them first until tender.)
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In a large skillet heat the olive oil.
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Place the bowl of stem/rib pieces into the hot oil and saute until the ribs are tender.
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Add in the leaves and the garlic and, saute until they have wilted and cooked.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan, salt and pepper.
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Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
- If you really want a strong garlic flavor, use more garlic in this recipe.
- Adjust the lemon juice and zest to your tastes
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Parmesan Garlic Swiss Chard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1487IU30%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.