Sauteed Swiss Chard With Onions

Ingredients

• 3 lbs green swiss chard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough portions, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 2 inch pieces.

2. 2

   Stack chard leaves and roll up lengthwise into cylinders.

3. 3

   Cut cylinders crosswise to make 1 inch-wide strips.

4. 4

   Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot over med heat until foam subsides, then cook onions and garlc with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, covered, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add chard stems and ribs, and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until stems are just tender, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add chard leaves in batches, stirring until wilted before adding next batch and cook, covered, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes (stirring occasionally).

7. 7

   Transfer with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl.