Swiss Chard with Olives
- 2 small bunches (about 1 1/4 pounds) Swiss chard, trimmed and washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup pitted and roughly chopped brine-cured olives, such as kalamata (about 16)
- 1/2 cup water
- Separate the leaves from the stems of the Swiss chard.
- Roughly chop the leaves, and set aside.
- Cut the stems into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard stems, olives, and the water; cover, and cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in the Swiss chard leaves; cover, and continue cooking until both stems and leaves are tender, about 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 101
- Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrate: 13g
- Sodium: 568mg
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
bunches, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, pepper, brinecured olives, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/swiss-chard-with-olives-392720 (may not work)