Swiss chard

A simple sautéed greens recipe using beet greens and Swiss chard with lots of fresh garlic and lemon zest for an easy summer side dish.

A simple recipe for sautéed Swiss chard with garlic, onions, tomatoes and lemon. Garnished with some optional fresh parmesan cheese and easily made in a pot or skillet. It’s a low-calorie, vegetarian healthy side dish packed with all the nutrients from fresh leafy greens. This post was originally published in September 2011. I’ve updated the …

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