Seared Rainbow Chard With Leeks

Submitted by dicentra

"Epicurious. I love greens!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 bunches rainbow chard leaves or 2 bunches red and green swiss chard
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (white and pale green parts only)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt

directions

1. Cut stems from chard (if leaves are large, cut out coarse portions of rib), then cut stems crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2. Stack chard leaves and roll into cylinders. Cut cylinders crosswise to make 1-inch-thick strips of leaves.
3. Heat butter and oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté chard stems and leeks with sea salt and pepper to taste, stirring occasionally, until slightly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Add chard leaves and continue to sauté, stirring frequently, until wilted. (If greens begin to brown before they wilt, sprinkle with a few drops of water.).

Reviews

[Happy Harry 2]

THis was SOOOO good! Easy to make too. Only difference for me was I used garlic-infused EVOO that I prepare myself......and it is really garlicky. I do suggest making this just prior to serving because it get a bit mushy on standing, found this out when going for seconds.

 

[twostickbugs_5049485]

This was my first time making chard of any kind, and I found this extremely easy and delicious. I didn't have leeks, and subbed what I had @ home with red onions, and also added minced fresh garlic.

 

[Mellie]

This was very good! I have rainbow chard and beet greens growing in my garden. I picked them fresh and served this recipe for dinner. Followed exactly as printed, only adding some fresh grated black pepper. Delicious.

 

[Rhonda Strebeck]

A new family favorite.

 

[BarbryT]

A nice side dish and really quite beautiful. A little garlic might contribute.