Flavorful, tender sautéed Swiss chard seasoned with garlic, sesame, and tamari. An EASY side to pair with Asian-inspired entrées. Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required!
Heat a large rimmed skillet over low-medium heat. Add the sesame oil (starting with lower end of range) along with the garlic, ginger (optional), and red pepper flakes and cook until lightly sizzling and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes), being careful not to burn. Add the additional oil, as needed.
Add the Swiss chard and increase the heat to medium. Mix well to evenly coat the greens in the oil and garlic mixture. Once the greens have wilted slightly, add the tamari and toss to coat.
Add the water (to prevent sticking/burning), cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the water has mostly evaporated and the greens are tender and dark in color.
Taste and adjust, adding more tamari for saltiness and overall flavor, or more water if the greens need to cook for longer. Enjoy warm paired with Asian-inspired entrées or rice + your protein of choice.
Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
*Other greens would work here! Spinach will cook faster. Kale, collard greens, or mustard greens might need more water and will require a longer cooking time. *We preferred the texture of the chard leaves without the stems, but if you want to use the stems, add them in step 1 and increase the cook time in step 3. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients and with the lesser amount of sesame oil.