Simplest Swiss Chard

Name: Simplest Swiss Chard
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 1¾-2 pounds Swiss chard (see Note), washed, trimmed, leaves and stems separated (see Preparation); 3 tablespoons flavorful olive oil; Salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar

Preparation info

4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

About

While this is an easy and thoroughly rewarding way to prepare either green or ruby Swiss chard, the ribs of the latter turn a garnet-russet that looks particularly appealing among the velvety green leaves.

Ingredients

1¾-2 pounds Swiss chard (see Note), washed, trimmed, leaves and stems separated (see Preparation)
3 tablespoons

Europe
Switzerland
Italy
France
Sicula
Side dish
October
September
Spring
June
August
July
Gluten-free
Vegan
Sicily
Mediterranean

Method

Slice stems across on the diagonal about ½ inch wide (if wider than an inch or so, halve lengthwise before you slice). Coarsely slice leaves.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wi