Steamed Swiss Chard with Garlic and Olive Oil
A simple and healthy dish featuring tender steamed Swiss chard, enhanced with garlic and a splash of olive oil. Ideal as a side dish for fish or meat.
- 15 minutes
- 2 servings
- Main course
- vegan
- vegetarian
- antioxidant
- supports the bones
- vitamin-a-reich
- vitamin-c-reich
- vitamin-k-reich
- cell-protective
Ingredients
- 250 g Swiss Chard
- 6 g Garlic
- 5 g Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
- 2.5 g Salt
- 1.3 g Pepper
Instructions
- Cut Swiss chard stems into about 1 cm wide pieces, roughly chop the leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic slices briefly in it. Add Swiss chard stems and fry for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Swiss chard leaves and stir until they wilt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Alternatively: Steam Swiss chard stems and leaves in a steamer over boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Then mix with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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