Steamed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce

Ingredients:

4 Bunches of Swiss Chard
6 Tbs. Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic
Juice from one lemon
½ cup parsley
½ cup basil
½ t. salt

Instructions:

1. Wash and cut Swiss Chard into bite size pieces.
2. Steam the greens until wilted and bright green (about 4 minutes).
3. Blanch in ice water bath to cool down and lock in color. Squeeze out excess water and place in large bowl. Set aside.
4. Make the sauce- put all of the remaining ingredients into a mini blender, and process until smooth.
5. Toss the Swiss Chard with the sauce and serve either hot or cold.

Serves 10-12 side portions

Steamed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce
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Recipe type: Side dish
 
Ingredients
  • 4 Bunches of Swiss Chard
  • 6 Tbs. Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • Juice from one lemon
  • ½ cup parsley
  • ½ cup basil
  • ½ t. salt
Instructions
  1. Wash and cut Swiss Chard into bite size pieces.
  2. Steam the greens until wilted and bright green (about 4 minutes).
  3. Blanch in ice water bath to cool down and lock in color. Squeeze out excess water and place in large bowl. Set aside.
  4. Make the sauce- put all of the remaining ingredients into a mini blender, and process until smooth.
  5. Toss the Swiss Chard with the sauce and serve either hot or cold.
  6. Serves 10-12 side portions