Wilted Chard With Shallots and Vinegar

A quick sautéed Swiss chard dish where the stems and leaves are cooked with shallots and garlic, then finished with a splash of vinegar for brightness. This simple side dish makes the most of both the tender leaves and crunchy stems of Swiss chard.

4 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cut Swiss chard stems into very small pieces. Tear leaves into 2" pieces and rinse well (you'll want some water still clinging to the leaves).

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chard stems, shallots, and garlic and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are starting to soften but haven't taken on any color, about 2 minutes. Add chard leaves, season with salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until leaves are tender and have released some liquid, about 3 minutes (stems will have a bit of crunch). Mix in vinegar; taste and season with more salt if needed.

    8 min