Swiss Chard with Toasted Breadcrumbs

• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
• 2 pounds Swiss chard
• Sugar (optional)

1. In a 5-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the breadcrumbs and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
3. Cook, tossing, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Set aside; wipe the pan with a paper towel.
5. Trim the chard; slice crosswise 3/4 inch thick, keeping the stems separate from the greens.
6. In the pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high.
7. Cook the stems, stirring, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
8. Add the greens; cover and cook over medium-low until wilted, 5 minutes.
9. Uncover; cook, stirring, over medium-high until the pan is dry, 6 to 8 minutes.
10. Season with salt and pepper; add a pinch of sugar, if desired.
11. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs.

butter, fresh breadcrumbs, salt, swiss chard, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/swiss-chard-with-toasted-breadcrumbs-383315 (may not work)