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Cooked rainbow chard on a white plate.

Simple Sauteed Rainbow Chard

This easy rainbow chard recipe takes only a handful of ingredients and minutes to put together.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Jen Cardenas

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch rainbow chard
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Start by prepping the rainbow chard. Chop the stems and set aside. Roughly chop up the leaves.
  • In a large pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add the stems to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the leaves to the pan and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet

Notes

  • Find the freshest rainbow chard you can.  Your local farmer's market will probably have it in season.
  • Store cooled leftover chard in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3107IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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