Best 3 Garlicky Swiss Chard Recipes

Are you craving a garlicky and nutritious side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than garlicky swiss chard! This leafy green vegetable, known for its earthy and slightly bitter flavor, becomes a culinary delight when cooked with garlic. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can easily transform swiss chard into a flavorful and vibrant dish that will add a burst of freshness and color to your plate. Whether you prefer sautéing, steaming, or roasting, the options are endless, and each method brings out unique flavors and textures. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for garlicky swiss chard and tantalize your taste buds with this exceptional vegetable.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GARLICKY SAUTEED SWISS CHARD

Garlicky Sauteed Swiss Chard image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large bunch Swiss chard, ribs removed and chopped, leaves roughly chopped
Kosher salt
Splash red wine vinegar

Steps:

Add the oil to a large saute pan with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat until the garlic turns golden. Remove the garlic and discard. Add the chopped Swiss chard ribs and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the Swiss chard leaves and season with salt, to taste. Cook until the leaves are wilted. Stir in a splash of red wine vinegar. Serve immediately.

GARLICKY SWISS CHARD

Garlicky Swiss Chard image

There's really no secret to making excellent sautéed greens: just good olive oil, salt, loads of garlic and a jolt of red pepper flakes. This method works with pretty much any green too - broccoli, broccoli rabe, kale, spinach, collards, brussels sprouts or green beans - so you've really no excuse not to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it as a side to any roasted or grilled meat, or over a mound of creamy polenta that's been crowned with a fried egg.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt

Steps:

Stack chard leaves on top of one another (you can make several piles) and slice them into 1/4-inch strips.
Heat oil in a very large skillet (or use a soup pot). Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant. Stir in the chard, coating it in oil. Cover pan and let cook for about 2 minutes, until chard is wilted. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONION, SWISS CHARD AND GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS

Pasta With Caramelized Onion, Swiss Chard and Garlicky Bread Crumbs image

The warm, nutty flavor of good varieties of whole wheat pasta is robust enough to stand up to intense, complicated sauces, yet satisfying with just a little butter and Parmesan shaved over the top.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
5 anchovy fillets
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
1 yellow onion, halved from stem to root and thinly sliced crosswise
Kosher salt
pepper
1 pound Swiss chard, ribs removed, leaves chopped
1/2 pound whole-wheat pasta, such as fusilli

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 3 anchovies to the skillet; cook until melted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the bread crumbs and toast until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Wipe the skillet clean and return it to a medium-high heat. Add the oil, the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Chop the remaining 2 anchovies and add them to the skillet. Cook until melted. Add the Swiss chard, a handful at a time, and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes. Cover and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain well. Toss with the chard mixture and bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 749 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

To prepare Swiss chard, remove the stems and chop them separately. Rinse the leaves thoroughly and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
Use a large skillet or wok to cook the Swiss chard. This will allow the leaves to wilt evenly and prevent them from overcrowding.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the Swiss chard. This will add flavor and heat to the dish.
Cook the Swiss chard over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are wilted and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the Swiss chard with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
Serve the Swiss chard immediately as a side dish or use it as a filling for omelets, quesadillas, or tacos.

Conclusion:

This garlicky Swiss chard recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this healthy and delicious leafy green. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and nutritious side dish or filling for your favorite recipes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to add more greens to your diet, give this garlicky Swiss chard recipe a try!