Swiss Chard with Garlic and Thyme (Talo de acelga com alho e salsinha)

Name: Swiss Chard with Garlic and Thyme (Talo de acelga com alho e salsinha)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups of Swiss chard chopped into 3.5 cm pieces (400g); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; A pinch of black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

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4 cups of Swiss chard chopped into 3.5 cm pieces (400g)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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A pinch of black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

Ingredients

1
4 cups of Swiss chard chopped into 3.5 cm pieces (400g)
2
3 tablespoons olive oil
3
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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A pinch of black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

Directions

1
In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil and season with 1 tablespoon salt
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Cover and reduce heat to medium
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Add the Swiss chard and cook until al dente (about 5 minutes)
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Drain and reserve
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In a medium pot, combine olive oil and garlic and sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the garlic is lightly browned (approximately 2 minutes)
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Add the reserved Swiss chard, salt, and black pepper
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Stir well
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Remove from heat, add thyme, and stir again
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Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately
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160 calories per portion
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Recommended wine pairing: Tinto frutado and medium-bodied reds like Château Val Joanis 95, France ($12.91), or white wines like Marqués de Casa Concha Chardonnay 96, Chile ($20.80)