Kateryna Odyntsova

When it comes to greens, chard is the queen, and it’s got flavor to match its looks. We think the crisp, sweet stems are the best part. They need a little more time than the leaves, but our tag-team approach allows you to cook them together. This dish is great for entertaining because you can do the blanching the day before and then throw everything into a skillet just before serving. We love it with Shellfish in Spicy Carrot Juice, Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Port Wine Reduction, Grilled Indian Chicken Thighs with Spicy Red Sauce, Porcini-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Steaks, or almost any simple meat or poultry dish. If you’re pressed for time, try the simpler (and spicier) version. Tip: One batch yields 4 generous servings or 6 smallish ones.

Per serving: 114 calories, 5 g total fat, trace saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 19 g total carbohydrate, 5 g dietary fiber, 5 g protein, 176 mg sodium.

Estimated Cook Time: 30 - 60 minutes.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Servings: 4