How to Eat It

Chard goes great with grilled steaks and chicken, and it also works well as a bed for pan seared fish. Wash and dry a bunch of Swiss chard, and then chop the leaves and stems into 1 inch pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large saut pan or wok, and add two garlic cloves that you ve peeled and lightly crushed. When the oil smokes lightly, add the chard. Saut for 5 to 7 minutes, until the leaves wilt and the stems are tender. Remove the garlic cloves and season the chard with salt and pepper.