How To Make Sautéed Swiss Chard: A Simple Swiss Chard Guide

Want to know How To Cook Swiss Chard? Look no further. My Sautéed Swiss Chard recipe with garlic and tomatoes is simple yet unique. It's ready in minutes and is loaded with nutrients. This easy red chard recipe makes a wonderful and delicious addition to any recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 bunches Swiss Chard
• 1/2 c walnuts (packed)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp of dried thyme)
• 1 clove garlic (pick large garlic or 2 smaller ones)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 c tomato juice (or 2 chopped medium tomatoes)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (you can take less if you want)
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Chop the walnuts ---
2. 2Add the walnuts to a bowl of food processor and run it on low for 5-7 seconds until the walnuts resemble corn grits. Alternatively, you can add the walnuts to a plastic bag, close it tight and using a rolling pin, softly press down to break the walnut into smaller pieces.
3. 3--- Chop Swiss Chard ---
4. 4Place chard on a cutting board and holding firmly chop it into thin strips. Trim off ½ inch of the stem's end, discard it and chop the stems too.
5. 5--- Cook the chard ---
6. 6Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan and over medium high heat. Add chopped chard and cook for 3-5 minutes stirring from time to time until the leaves wilt (shrink)
7. 7Stir in the chopped walnuts.
8. 8--- Add the rest of the ingredients ---
9. 9Pour in the tomato juice, chopped thyme leaves, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Add garlic clove.
10. 10--- Finish ---
11. 11Continue sautéing Swiss Chard for a few more minutes until the flavors are combined. Adjust the seasoning in necessary.
12. 12--- Serve sautéed Swiss Chard ---
13. 13Transfer Sautéed Swiss Chard with garlic and tomatoes in a bowl and serve immediately.