Ruby Swiss Chard Saute

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. ruby Swiss chard, with tender stems, cut into 1/4-inch-wide ribbons (4-5 cups)
• 2 tbsp water
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 2 (1-cup) Servings

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add chard, water and a pinch of salt; cover, increase to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper and serve hot. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook. If you can't find ruby red chard, try green chard. If you don't like chard, use spinach and it will taste just as good and be just as healthy. The spinach compliments the steak and tomatoes and gives the plate more color.