lemon-garlic rainbow chard

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 3 bunches rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed


• 6 tablespoons olive oil


• 6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste


• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes


• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ready Time: 25 mins



• separate the stems of the chard from the leaves. cut the leaves into thin strips and set aside. thinly slice the stems.


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. stir in the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems, and cook for 3 minutes until the flavor of the garlic mellows and the stems begin to soften. stir in the shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. stir, recover, and continue cooking until the chard is tender. toss with lemon juice to serve.