Blitva (Swiss Chard with Potatoes)
Make this healthy side dish in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 lb. Swiss chard tough stems removed, tender stems and leaves torn into 2″ pieces
- juice from 1/2 fresh lemon
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in a 4-qt. saucepan of salted water until tender, 5–7 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Add oil to saucepan; place over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic; cook until soft, 1–2 minutes.
- Add potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in Swiss chard, add lemon juice and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper
Notes
- Be sure and wash and rinse the chard before using.
- Peel the leaves of chard off the stalks and discard the large, thick stalks. Cut the thinner stalks and saute with the sliced leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4624IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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