Simple Sauteed Swiss Chard with Onions

By: Zuri Briz, GOFM’s Food Access Advocate!
Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 15 min
Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings1
Ingredients
2 large bunches Swiss chard, or rainbow chard2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 large onion, diced½ teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper to taste2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, optional
Directions

  1. Cut off stems from the Swiss Chard at the bottom of the leaves.
  2. Finely chop the Swiss Chard stems.
  3. Cut the leaves into pieces roughly 2-inch square.
  4. Sauté onion, garlic and the stems in olive oil with the seasonings until the onion is starting to brown, 6-8 minutes.
  5. Add the chard leaves and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet.
  6. Cover and let the leaves wilt for 2 to 4 minutes.
  7. Remove lid and continue stirring until the leaves have wilted down and softened, 1 to 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from the heat and drizzle with Balsamic vinegar. 

Photo by Arina Krasnikova