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Swiss Chard with Peas
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Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas

Swiss Chard with Peas and Spinach is a light, healthy, and quick side dish recipe for fish, seafood, and meat. It's gluten-free and vegetarian.

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas
Sure, sides aren’t as important as mains, but they can make or break the whole meat altogether. Sides elevate the dish and make it spectacular, so having a few recipes on hand is essential for all seasons of the year. Especially if you’re hosting. There’s always an abundance of swiss chard in the summer in our garden. We love cooking with swiss chard because it’s so quickly prepared and so versatile. This beautiful green vegetarian side is flavorful, healthy, and light, made in just 10 minutes.

A simple side for seafood, fish, and meat

If you need a new and easy vegetarian side dish recipe, then you're at the right place. These are the top reasons why we like this one so much:

  • swiss chard and spinach are full of flavor and vitamins, not overcooked
  • the peas are sweet, fresh, with a beautiful texture
  • the vegetables are sauteed in a lovely buttery, slightly acidic (thanks to the lemon) sauce 
  • this is a fantastic side dish for roasts, seafood, and fish
  • this side dish is gluten-free, vegetarian, light, and healthy

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas

How to make Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas at home

The whole recipe takes about 10 minutes. This is how we make it:

  1. Clean the vegetables.
  2. Add swiss chard and spinach to a large skillet with oil. Saute.
  3. Add the water, frozen peas, and cook for a couple of minutes.
  4. Season, add the butter and lemon juice.
  5. Serve with your favorite roast or fish.

Swiss Chard for Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas before done

Adding butter to Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas

What to serve with Swiss Chard with Peas

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas is a simple side dish and an excellent healthy alternative for sides that go amazingly well with seafood, fish, and meat. We love serving it with:

Storing

It's best to serve this Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peas immediately. If you happen to have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container. Place in the fridge for up to a day. Before serving, reheat well. 

Try these delicious vegetable side dish recipes too

 

Lets get cooking!

ONLY A FEW MOMENTS SPENT IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE THIS FANTASTIC DISH IN FRONT OF YOU.
  • serves
    4
    people
  • preparation:
    5
    minutes
  • cook:
    5
    minutes
  • total time:
    5
    minutes

METHOD

  • preparation

    Cut off bigger and thicker swiss chard stalks. Place a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the swiss chard and spinach. Saute for a minute.

  • cook and serve

    Add 60 ml or 1/4 cup water to the skillet along with the frozen peas. Continue to cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Then add the butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and remove from the heat. Serve with your favorite main dish.

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