FreshZen Easy Swiss Chard

YIELD: 1 servings
PREP TIME: 15 min
COOK TIME: 10 min
TOTAL TIME: 25 min

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large bunch of fresh Swiss chard.
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
• 1 clove garlic, sliced.
• 2 tablespoons FreshZen Ginger Scallion pesto.
• Pinch of dried crushed red pepper.
• 1/4 teaspoon of whole coriander seeds (optional).

DIRECTIONS:

Prep-

• Rinse out the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly.
• Either tear or cut away the thick stalks from the leaves.
• Cut the stalk pieces into 1-inch pieces.
• Chop the leaves into inch-wide strips.
• Keep the stalks and leaves separate.

• Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan on medium-high heat.
• Add garlic slices, crushed red pepper, and coriander seeds (if using), and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the ginger and garlic is fragrant.
• Add Swiss chard stalks.
• Lower the heat to low, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the chopped leaves and toss with the oil and garlic in the pan.
• Cover and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
• Then turn the leaves and the stalks over in the pan.
• To test if the chard still needs a bit more cooking remove a piece and taste it, then cover and cook a few more minutes if needed.
• Serve immediately.