Italian-style swiss chard
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | pounds | Swiss chard |
| 2 | tablespoons | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Minced or pressed garlic |
| 6 | Chopped anchovies | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Balsamic vinegar |
| Salt & pepper | ||
Directions
Trim stem ends of chard. Thinly slice stems crosswise up to base of leaves; set slices aside. Reserve a few whole leaves to line serving dish; coarsely chop remining leaves.
In a 6 to 8 quart pan over medium-high heat, stir oil, garlic and anchovies until garlic is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add chard stems; stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chopped leaves (part at a time if pan if full), cover, and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Mix in vinegar; season to taste with salt & pepper.
Garnish a serving dish with reserved chard leaves; spoon greens along side. From Sunset Magazine, Nov '94.
Submitted By TERRI WOLTMON On 04-12-95