If you have extra Swiss chard in the garden, this Easy Sauteed Swiss Chard Recipe is the perfect dish to make with it. The ingredients are simple yet super flavorful, and they really allow the Swiss chard to shine. Enjoy it as a side dish, add it to bowls, or make a big pan and snack on it throughout the day.
I bought 6 small Swiss chard starts a couple of months ago, and now that they’re well established in the garden, they are feeling happy! The leaves are getting really big now, so it’s time for me to start using them. This Easy Sauteed Swiss Chard is my go-to way to prepare it. You don’t need many ingredients, and it turns out great every time!
Why You’ll Love This Delicious Swiss Chard Recipe
- It’s easy to make – This veggie side dish comes together in under 15 minutes and only requires a few ingredients. It’s one of those recipes that you can quickly make whenever you want.
- Great way to use Swiss chard – I have so much Swiss chard growing in my garden, and this is one of my favorite ways to prepare it. You can make as much or as little at a time as you like.
- Good for you – Swiss Chard is a great ingredient to add to your diet. It’s high in fiber and contains other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K. It also benefits heart health and digestion.
Sauteed Swiss Chard Recipe Ingredients
- Swiss ChardIf – If you have Swiss chard growing in your garden, this is a great way to use it. If not, you should be able to find it at most grocery stores and farmers markets this time of year. If preferred, this recipe can also be made using another dark leafy green, like spinach or kale.
- Olive Oil – I like cooking my greens in olive oil because I enjoy the taste, but you can use whichever type of oil you normally use. You can also cook it in water if you prefer not to use oil.
- Onion – The onion is totally optional, but it adds a little sweetness and always goes well with cooked greens. I used yellow onion, but any kind of onion will work.
- Garlic – I love fresh garlic and tend to use a lot when sauteing greens, so feel free to add as much, or as little as you like. Garlic powder could also be used if you prefer a less strong garlic flavor.
- Lemon Juice – I like to add a bit of lemon juice at the end. It adds brightness to the greens. Again, add as much or as little as you like.
- Salt and Pepper – For this Swiss chard recipe, you need only salt and pepper. I recommend using freshly cracked black pepper if you have it on hand. Red pepper flakes can also be added for heat.
How To Make Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard
- Wash and gently dry your Swiss chard. The stems are edible, so you can cut them off and thinly slice them together. Then, chop the Swiss chard leaves into bite-sized pieces. Keep chopped stems and leaves separate.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the stems and the onion and cook for about 1 minute.
- Next, add the Swiss chard leaves, salt and pepper. Cook until Swiss chard leaves are wilted and to your desired doneness, 1-2 minutes but can be cooked longer if you prefer. Turn the heat off, squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, and enjoy!
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- This sauteed Swiss chard recipe is both vegan and gluten-free.
- If you aren’t vegan or gluten-free, adding some shredded parmesan and toasted breadcrumbs on top would taste great!
- Can something be substituted for the Swiss chard? Yes, if you don’t have any, you could use another dark leafy green like kale, spinach, or collard greens.
- How many servings does this recipe make? This recipe makes about 2-4 servings, depending on how big each serving is. You can easily downsize or upsize this recipe, though.
- How long do leftovers last? If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they should last about 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
If you have extra swiss chard in the garden, this Easy Sautéed Swiss Chard Recipe is the perfect thing to make with it. The ingredients are simple, yet super flavorful, and really allow the swiss chard to shine. Enjoy as a side dish, add it to bowls or make a big pan and snack on it throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch swiss chard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh lemon juice, for squeezing on top
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and gently dry your swiss chard. The stems are edible, so you can cut them off and then thinly slice them. Then, chop the swiss chard leaves into bit sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once oil is hot, add the stems and the onion and cook for about 1 minute.
- Next, add in the swiss chard leaves, salt and pepper. Cook until swiss chard leaves are wilted and to your desired doneness, 1-2 minutes but can be cooked longer if you prefer.
- Turn the heat off, squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Side, Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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