Friday, June 17, 2011

Swiss Chard With or without green garlic.

So after visiting my favorite Local farm I was introduced to Swiss chard & green garlic. They gave me some for free to try & it went over great with the family. The Swiss chard tastes a little like spinach so if you like spinach almost positive you'll like Swiss chard. Green garlic I have never heard of or seen in my grocery store. They have it at the farm & it is awesome! So if your able to find it anywhere it goes great with the Swiss chard.


•2 bunches fresh Swiss chard, washed well, cut off bottom stems.
•2 tablespoons butter
•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•4 tbsp red or white onion, chopped
•3 cloves garlic, chopped
•1/4 cup heavy whipping cream\
•1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Chop Swiss chard then Add the Swiss chard to boiling water and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the Swiss chard  in a colander. Press down on the Swiss chard with a clean kitchen towel to release all of the liquid. Remove to a cutting board and roughly chop.

Heat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add the onion and garlic and saute until fragrant and tender. stir in spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute briefly, then add the heavy cream, and Parmesan. Reduce the Swiss chard mixture until it has thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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