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Garlic Butter Swiss Chard

Garlic Butter Swiss Chard brings together swiss chard. Some of the finishing happens after the pan comes off the heat. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Original yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
6 listed

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Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Sides
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dietary characteristics
Vegetarian

A few quick notes

1. Have the finishing ingredients ready

Some of the finishing happens after the pan comes off the heat. Have those ingredients ready and follow that order, rather than adding everything at the beginning.

2. Keep the lid step in mind

Have the lid or covering ready before you need it. Follow the covered and uncovered parts of the method in their own order, especially when the finish changes partway through.

3. Match the preparation in the method

Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.

Get to know the ingredients

Swiss chard

Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Wash chard and shake dry.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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Make room for Garlic Butter Swiss Chard

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The last little job

Keep the last little job in mind

The recipe finishes with this step: Season generously with salt & pepper to taste. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.

A little more help as you go

Have the pan ready for its first job

Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.

Remember the occasional stir

Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.

A few questions you might have

What should I get ready before starting?

Read the first preparation step before you get going: Wash chard and shake dry.

Which little step is worth remembering?

Some of the finishing happens after the pan comes off the heat. Have those ingredients ready and follow that order, rather than adding everything at the beginning.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Keep this part of the method in view: Cover and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until tender stirring occasionally.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: Spend With Pennies. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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