Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic Scapes and Lemon Zest

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Servings: Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse and dry the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic scapes and sauté for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet, stirring to coat the leaves with the oil and garlic scapes.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue to sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the chard is wilted and tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  7. Transfer the sautéed chard to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if using.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic Scapes and Lemon Zest

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
  • 6 garlic scapes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Rinse and dry the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic scapes and sauté for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet, stirring to coat the leaves with the oil and garlic scapes.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue to sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the chard is wilted and tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
  7. Transfer the sautéed chard to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if using.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!