Sautéed Swiss Chard With Garlic

A simple vegetable side dish enlivened with a chilli kick from Giancarlo Caldesi .

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500  g swiss chard
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  fresh  chili, roughly chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, roughly broken
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice only

Directions

1. 1. Take the Swiss chard and separate the white stalks from the green leaves using a sharp knife. Chop both parts roughly into bite-size pieces, keeping the leaves separate from the stalks. Cook the stalks in plenty of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Drain.
2. 2. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over a moderate heat. Add the chilli and garlic, and season with black pepper.
3. 3. Stir in the leaves, cover the pan and let them wilt for 5 minutes. Stir and cook uncovered for a further 5 minutes to reduce the juices in the pan.
4. 4. Add the stalks and a little more olive oil if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning and squeeze over a little lemon juice.