Garlicky Swiss Chard

Garlicky Swiss Chard

Sowing seeds, watching them sprout and nurturing their growth is a gratifying experience.  This week my grandmother harvested young garlic and baby swiss chard.  The flavors are a less potent version of the original.  I was given a bag full of goodies to experiment with.  I sampled a few grape tomatoes this week from the farmers market, and added them into the mix.  Usually I would add grape tomatoes from my garden, however, they are still green on the vine.  Sauté these items together and you have a simple, healthy and delicious recipe.

Garlicky Swiss Chard:

• 2 bunches baby swiss chard
• 3 cloves young garlic minced (or 1 full grown clove)
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6-8 grape tomatoes, halved
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• pinch of salt
• few grinds of black pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes to infuse the oil.  Add the baby swiss chard and allow it to wilt down.  Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, sauté additional 3 minutes.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 2

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