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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic

Name: Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 3 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1 1/2 pounds, Swiss chard, stems sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias (3 cups), leaves sliced into 1/2-inch-wide strips (10 cups); , Kosher salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons, lemon juice

By Sandra Wu ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2015

We transform this twofer of tender leaves and hearty stems into a satisfying side dish.

YIELD Serves 4

TIME 25 minutes

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, sliced thin

1 ½ pounds Swiss chard, stems sliced 1/4 inch thick on bias (3 cups), leaves sliced into 1/2-inch-wide strips (10 cups)

Kosher salt and pepper

2 teaspoons lemon juice

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This recipe will work with any color of Swiss chard.

Instructions

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just shimmering. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds. Add chard stems and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until spotty brown and crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add two-thirds of chard leaves and cook, tossing with tongs, until just starting to wilt, 30 to 60 seconds. Add remaining chard leaves and ¼ teaspoon salt and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until leaves are tender, about 3 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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