Two bunches of Swiss chard appeared in last Friday's co-op delivery, so I used one bunch for this yummy and easy, and gluten-free, side dish that pairs well with any kind of beef, chicken or pork. These greens are barely cooked and flavored with delicious apple cider vinegar for the perfect "bite!" Swiss chard is also super nutritious and gives your family some variation from the oft-used Broccoli and Carrots!
Swiss Chard Sauté
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/4 cup good-quality olive oil
1 cup of thinly sliced shallots
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1-1/2 - 1-3/4 lb. of Swiss chard with stems removed and thinly sliced; leaves chopped.
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's -- organic and gluten free)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
How To:
Heat oil in a large heavy pot (I use Le Creuset all the way!) over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until soft -- about 5 minutes. Add Swiss chard stems and saute for another 2 minutes. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring frequently, until they are crisp-tender and bright green (about 4 or 5 minutes). Stir in the apple cider vinegar. Add butter, toss until melted and then season with salt and pepper.
Sauté the shallots and garlic in 1/4 cup of olive oil
add sliced chard stems
add chopped chard leaves
cook until greens wilt
add apple cider vinegar and cook for a bit
Finished product served with ribeye and candied bourbon sweet potatoes.
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