Ingredients:

1 bunch swiss chard
2 garlic cloves (segments)
1-2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper

Procedure:

1) Separate the stalks from the leafy part of each leaf with kitchen shears or a knife. Both the stalks and leaves are edible.
2) Put the stalks in a pot of water and simmer for about 5-10 minutes until the stalks are tender. Do not overcook. Remove the stalks from the pot and drain the water off of the stalks.
3) Mince the garlic and put it in a large frying pan along with the olive oil.
4) Cook the garlic over medium-high heat until it is soft or browned. Stir frequently.
5) Put the leafy parts and the slightly-softened stalks in the large frying pan. Cover the frying pan with its lid. Cook until the leaves are wilted. Stir occasionally. Do not overcook.
6) Season with salt & pepper.

Serves: 2 servings

Nutritional content:

175 grams (or 6.1 ounces) of Swiss Chard alone has only 35 calories, yet it contains 214% of the RDA for vitamin A, 716% of the RDA for vitamin K and 53% of the RDA for vitamin C, as well as lots of calcium, iron and fiber.

 

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