Rainbow Chard with Oil & Garlic
- 1 large bunch rainbow chard
- Salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Separate the ribs and leaves of the chard; they cook at different rates.
- Cut the leaves into broad ribbons and cut the ribs into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat a large pot of water to boiling and salt it generouslythere should be enough salt in the water to permeate the greens and bring out their flavor.
- Taste the water; it should be as salty as seawater.
- Have a large bowl of ice water ready for refreshing the greens.
- Cook the chard leaves in the boiling water for 1 minute or so, until wilted.
- Lift the leaves out with a large strainer and immediately plunge them into the ice water, which stops the cooking so that the chard stays bright green.
- Next, blanch the ribs, cooking them until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to the ice water with the leaves and when cool enough to handle, drain, gather handfuls, and squeeze out the excess water.
- Peel the garlic and cut into slivers.
- Over low heat, warm some olive oil in a pan, add the garlic, and cook gently until fragrant and soft.
- Add the chard and cook, stirring, until it has warmed through.
- Season with salt and serve.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rainbow-chard-with-oil-garlic-387372 (may not work)