Spicy Swiss Chard or Spinach

Sharon123's Note:

From Food Network's Big Daddy's House with Aaron McCarty(winner of The Next Food Network Star), this is yummy and pairs well with Lemon Pepper Orzo and Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 bunch swiss chard , stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips (or 2 bunches spinach)
• splash white wine (or wine vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown(watch carefully, don't let it burn!).
2. Add the chard or spinach and toss quickly.
3. Stir in a splash of white wine.
4. Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and greens are wilted.
5. Add the sugar, season with salt and serve. Enjoy!

Reviews

[mersaydees]

Very simple to make and delicious. I used Swiss Chard. I loved it! Thanks, Sharon123! Made for Vegetarian Recipe Swap.

[Linda's Busy Kitchen]

I used fresh spinach and this was an excellent addition to my menu! I had it alongside Morg Kebab (Iranian Skewered Chicken) and Quinoa Tabouli. I loved the red peppers which gave it a little zip and flavored them so well. I used red wine vinegar as I love the flavor of it, and used 1 Splenda pkt. instead of the sugar to balance out the red peppers. Excellent!!! I look forward to trying it with swiss chard this summer! Thank you ever so much for this great recipe Sharon! I love my greens :) Made for Newest Zaar Stars 4/09. Linda