Description
This Sesame Sautéed Swiss Chard recipe is a flavorful and nutritious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. The combination of toasted sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar creates a delicious Asian-inspired dish that is easy to make and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Swiss Chard:
1 large bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
Sesame Oil Mixture:
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Seasonings:
2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish, pinch of red pepper flakes (optional), salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and Prepare Chard: Rinse the Swiss chard thoroughly and shake off excess water.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat the sesame oil and vegetable oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Chard: Add Swiss chard to the skillet, sauté until wilted. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- Season and Serve: Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
- You can include the chard stems by slicing thinly and sautéing briefly before adding the leaves.
- This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or grilled proteins.
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling tahini or peanut sauce on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
