French Swiss Chard

Transform your dinner table with the vibrant and nutritious flavors of this French Swiss Chard recipe, a quick and elegant side dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Featuring tender Swiss chard stems and wilted leaves sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of butter, this dish is elevated with a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this recipe balances richness and brightness for an irresistible vegetable dish. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, fish, or your favorite protein to add a burst of leafy green goodness to any meal. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe brings a taste of French-inspired flair straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Swiss chard
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 0.5 Lemon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly wash the Swiss chard under running water to remove any dirt or grit. Trim the ends of the stems and separate the leaves from the stems. Chop the stems into 1/2-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside in separate piles.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chopped Swiss chard stems and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the garlic slices to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown.

Step 5

Add the chopped Swiss chard leaves to the skillet, along with the butter. Toss gently to coat the leaves in the oil and butter mixture.

Step 6

Cook the chard for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leaves are wilted and tender but still bright green.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the chard and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite protein or main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	83.7 grams (83.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	378

Total Fat 40.10g	51%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 1185mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 6.20g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 0.70g
Protein 1.10g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 88mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.5%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 6.4%