Aside from supporting your eyes, immune system, and heart, Swiss chard helps maintain bones and may protect against osteoporosis, thanks to high doses of vitamin K and magnesium as well as a healthy dose of calcium. Don’t worry if your pan seems overcrowded with the chard; it will quickly wilt and lose most of its volume as it cooks. Cooking the stems a bit longer than the leaves will ensure they become perfectly tender.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Separate chard leaves and stems. Coarsely chop leaves; cut stems into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2
In a large skillet or a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Add chard stems, olives, and the water; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in chard leaves; cover and continue cooking until stems and leaves are tender, about 4 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Step 4
(Per Serving)
Step 5
Calories: 89
Step 6
Saturated Fat: .7g
Step 7
Unsaturated Fat: 4.6g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 9
Carbohydrates: 9g
Step 10
Protein: 3.1g
Step 11
Sodium: 584mg
Step 12
Fiber: 2.8g
