Croatia Inspired Swiss Chard With Potatoes Recipe | Easy Swiss Chard Recipes

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while spinach is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium, while water is cost-effective.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.

Wash the potatoes and peel them if preferred, then boil until soft.

Remove the ends of the Swiss chard and separate the stalks from the leaves.

Chop the stalks and set aside, then roughly chop the leaves and set aside.

Peel and slice two garlic cloves.

In a medium heat pan, add olive oil and the sliced garlic, cooking for about a minute.

Add the chopped stalks to the pan and cover, cooking for about five minutes.

After five minutes, add the chopped leaves to the pan, cover, and cook for another three to five minutes until the greens are cooked through.

Add the boiled potatoes to the pan and mix everything together.

Season with salt, black pepper, and add a little butter for creaminess, then mix again.

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