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Sauteed Rainbow Chard with Garlic and Shallots
Cooking sauteed rainbow chard is incredibly simple, and this 3-ingredient sauteed rainbow chard is my go-to easy low-carb side dish recipe.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 31kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Rainbow Swiss Chard
- 2 Young onions or shallots
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ½ Lemon juice of (optional
Instructions
- Slice the stems and the leaves of rainbow chard thinly. The thinner they are, the softer they will be to eat. Keep the stems and leaves separate - don’t worry about the ribs running through the Swiss chard, as they are softer than the stems.
- Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat. Then add oil - olive oil or vegetable oil are best.
- Next, add diced shallots or young onions. Let them saute just onions become translucent, 2-5 minutes. Next add the minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the stems of the rainbow Swiss chard. Saute them for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the diced Rainbow chard leaves to the pan. Stir them in well and saute for another 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Sauteed Rainbow chard can also be reheated in the microwave.
Notes
Note: add a squirt of lemon juice in the end - this is optional, but recommended. A squirt of fresh or refrigerated lemon juice helps play with the acidity and counteracts the slight bitterness of Swiss rainbow chard.
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4591IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg