Go Back

Silverbeet Recipe

Silverbeet, also known as Swiss chard, is a nutritious leafy green that can be used in a variety of recipes. One popular way to prepare silverbeet is to sauté it with garlic and olive oil.
To make this recipe, first, rinse and chop the silverbeet into bite-sized pieces. Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Next, add the silverbeet to the pan and stir to coat it with the garlic and oil. Cook the silverbeet for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has wilted and become tender.
Season the silverbeet with salt and pepper to taste, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve as a side dish or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. This recipe is easy to customize with additional ingredients like chopped tomatoes or sliced mushrooms, and can be made in just a few minutes for a healthy and delicious meal.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Equipment

  • Large pan or pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • colander
  • Garlic press or mincer
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Salt and pepper shakers

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch of silverbeet (Swiss chard)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the Silverbeet under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Shake off any excess water.
  • Remove the tough stems from the silverbeet leaves by cutting or tearing them away. You can save the stems to use in another recipe, or discard them.
  • Chop the Silverbeet leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped Silverbeet leaves to the pan and stir to coat them in the garlic and oil.
  • Cook the Silverbeet for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is wilted and tender.
  • Season the Silverbeet with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Squeeze some lemon juice over the cooked Silverbeet for a burst of brightness
  • Serve the cooked Silverbeet as a side dish or use it in a recipe that calls for cooked greens.
SOURCE: MY RECIPE JOINT

Video

Notes

  1. Silverbeet stems: The stems of silverbeet can be tough and fibrous, so they should be removed before cooking. You can save the stems to use in another recipe, or discard them.
  2. Cooking time: The cooking time for silverbeet can vary depending on the size and freshness of the leaves. Keep an eye on the silverbeet as it cooks and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g
Keyword silverbeet
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!