Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs Swiss chard, rinsed
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instruction

  • use a sharp paring knife to remove the thick stems from the chard, then thinly slice the stems. Set aside in a pile. Coarsely chop the chard leaves, and set aside in a separate pile.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the potatoes.
  • After 20 minutes, add the sliced chard stems to the pot of boiling water. Cook the stems for 10 minutes, then add the chard leaves and boil for another 5 minutes. Drain in colander.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, cook about 1 minute until the begins to brown.
  • and potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and gradually mashing the potatoes, until the liquid is absorbed and the potatoes are coarsely mashed. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to combine the added olive oil and seasonings. Add a bit more olive oil if needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve and enjoy as a substantial side dish.