Sauteed Swiss Chard

Sauteed Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is one of the few vegetable sources of calcium.

(serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch fresh Swiss chard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 purple onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt to taste

Directions:

Wash the chard thoroughly and cut off the stems. Chop the leaves into large pieces and toss in a colander to dry the leaves. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the purple onion, and cook, stirring, just until onion softens. Add the chard and garlic, and cook and stir just until the chard wilts. Finally, add salt to taste, stir quickly, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

• Calories: 67
• Protein: 2.5 gm
• Fat: 3 gm
• Carbohydrate: 8 gm