Sauteed Swiss Chard With Olives
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted mixed olives (Minot also added shiitake and bella mushrooms)
- Mash the garlic with salt to a paste using the side of knife or a mortar and pestle.
- Place in a bowl and whisk in lemon juice.
- Drizzle in oil while whisking until dressing is thickened.
- Set aside.
- Cut off the leaves from stems of Swiss chard.
- Tear the leaves into large pieces.
- Wash well and drain.
- Place in a 3-quart saucepan, cover and steam over medium heat until wilted, about 3 minutes, stirring once while steaming.
- Drain and add to dressing.
- Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with olives and serve.
garlic, salt, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, swiss chard, mixed olives
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9015 (may not work)