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Wine-Steamed Swiss Chard

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

Naturally beautiful.

 2 Swiss Chard (bunch)
 3 Garlic cloves
 ½ cup Red Wine
 Olive Oil
1

Rinse each chard leaf under the tap and quickly wipe away any dirt.

2

Using kitchen scissors, cut along side of the stem on either side. Set the leaves aside.

3

Line up your stems and cut away the bottom quarter inch or so. Chop the stems into two inch pieces

4

Chop and sauté garlic in olive oil (see post chop garlic). After about a minute add your chard stems. Add the white wine, and stir to incorporate the garlic with the wine. Cover over your sauté pan. Cook on medium heat for 10 mins.

5

While your stems are cooking, chop up your chard leaves. They will soften substantially so just don't chop too finely or they will get mushy.

6

After 10 mins, check your chard stems with a fork. They should feel about as tender as steamed broccoli. Add the chard leaves and cover again. Cook on low heat for about 3 mins.

7

Give your chard leaves a stir and salt to taste.