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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic and Lemon

A vibrant and healthy dish featuring Swiss chard sautéed with garlic and finished with a splash of lemon juice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Swiss Chard
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard washed and chopped
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Salt and Pepper
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet and stir to coat with the oil and garlic.
  4. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chard is wilted and tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Swiss chard can be substituted with other leafy greens like spinach or kale if desired.

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