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

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Chop the walnuts ---

2. 2

   Add 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. 4

   Place 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. 6

   Heat 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. 7

   Stir in the chopped walnuts.

8. 8

   --- Add the rest of the ingredients ---

9. 9

   Pour in the tomato juice, chopped thyme leaves, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Add garlic clove.

10. 10

    --- Finish ---

11. 11

    Continue 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. 13

    Transfer Sautéed Swiss Chard with garlic and tomatoes in a bowl and serve immediately.