We love the beautiful colors and simple flavors of this healthy side dish. These hearty greens are delicious sauteed in good olive oil, lots of fresh garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. It can be served as a side to pretty much any main dish or with a fried egg on top for a light and healthy meal.
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GARLICKY KALE AND SWISS CHARD
Course: SidesCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesTotal time
20
minutesHearty greens are delicious sauteed in olive oil, lots of fresh garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. It can be served a long side pretty much any main dish or top with a fried egg for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 bunch Lacinato kale (also known as Tuscan or Dinosaur kale)
1 bunch Swiss chard
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Directions
- Trim ends, rinse, dry, and thinly cut Kale with stem and set aside.
- Trim ends, rinse and dry, and thinly cut Swiss chard with stem and set aside.
- Heat oil in a very large skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the kale for about 2 minutes and then chard for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to skillet, stir, then cover and let cook for 2 – 4 minutes, until kale and chard are wilted and stems tender. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt.
