Seasonal Recipe: Sauteed Swiss Chard and Summer Squash

Sautéed Swiss Chard and Summer Squash

Ingredients

• • 1 pound Swiss chard
• • 1 Tablespoon oil
• • 1/2 onion, chopped
• • 1 squash or zucchini sliced
• • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• • 2 teaspoons oregano
• • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• • 1/4 cup Cotija, Ricotta or crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Wash and prepare vegetables. Roughly chop Swiss chard leaves and stems, keeping them separate. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onion and chard stems to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until slightly softened.

3. Add squash, chard leaves, garlic, oregano, and pepper to the pan. Toss the mixture until all of the veggies are coated with the oil. Continue to cook and stir occasionally until the Swiss chard has wilted and the squash are cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. Remove the vegetables from the pan and toss with cheese.

Enjoy!

4 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Tips for Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a good source of vitamins K, A and C, magnesium, potassium, iron and fiber.

There are three types of Swiss chard: rainbow chard, ruby or red chard, and white or yellow stemmed chard. Look for Swiss chard that is vivid green in color and does not have any browning or yellowing.

Store chard in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before using, rinse under cool water then chop. The stems need a longer amount of time to cook so it is best to separate the stems and leaves and cook the stems first.

Ways to cook Swiss chard:

• Sauté
• Steam
• Boil
• Roast
• Grill
• Eat raw

Enjoy Swiss chard in:

• Soups
• Dips
• Omelets
• Pastas
• Salads
• Stir fry
• Wrap

(Courtesy of the New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service iCAN Program.)

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