Sesame Swiss Chard

Sesame Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a dark green vegetable with soft leaves and crunchy stalks. It comes in different varieties such as rainbow chard, which has brightly colored stalks that add color and crunch to a dish. Compared to other leafy greens, Swiss chard cooks relatively quickly. If you don’t use the stems in a dish, try out Great Performances’ recipe for Pickled Swiss Chard Stems.

Serves 2

Remove the stems from 1 bunch Swiss chard. Chop stems and leaves separately. In a large skillet, heat 1 tsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 2 Tb finely chopped shallot and cook for a minute. Add 1 clove minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chard stems and cook for 5-6 minutes. Stir in leaves, add an additional 1 tsp sesame oil and cook for 3 minutes until tender. Squeeze the juice of ½ lime over top. Season with 1 tsp white sesame seeds and salt to taste.

Pro tip: use toasted sesame oil for a more intense sesame flavor.