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Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!

Buttery Swiss Chard Stir Fry with Mustard

Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 164 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh swiss chard (450 g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp strong mustard
  • 1 bay leaf
  • nutmeg
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the garlic clove and chop it into smaller bits but not too finely. Then add the garlic together with the chopped yellow onion and half of the unsalted butter to a large non-stick pan or wok.
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!
  2. Place the pan over medium heat and gently stir fry the garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Then add the bay leaf and a pinch of pepper, salt and nutmeg.
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!
  3. Rinse the swiss chard and chop it into thick and even slices. Add it to the pan.
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!
  4. Stir and let the chard bake for 6 to 8 minutes until softer. Stir regularly. Then add half of the strong mustard and 3 tablespoons of water (or cream if you want to make it extra creamy).
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!
  5. Stir again and bake the chard for another 3 to 5 minutes or until as tender as you like your chards. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper, salt, nutmeg or mustard to taste if necessary.
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!
  6. Right in the end stir in the rest of the unsalted butter. Make sure it is totally melted. Then transfer the buttery stir fried chard to a clean bowl or plate and serve.
    Swiss chard, butter, garlic, nutmeg and some strong mustard... this swiss chard stir fry is a powerful side dish flavor bomb!