Sautéed Chard with Tomatoes

Total time: 15 minutes
   Chard, or Swiss Chard, is a slightly bitter green, reminiscent of spinach.  Mine is 'Rainbow Chard', thus all the colors.  We added some onion, tomato and basil for a summery flavor.  We cooked the stems just a bit longer than the leaves - but don't be fussy about it.

 Ingredients:

• 8oz (240gr) chard   Swiss chard
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 2 cloves garlic
• handful fresh basil leaves
• 2 tsp olive oil

 Instructions:

• Wash the chard and trim any bad bits. 
• Stack the leaves together and fold over, the long way.  Slice into thin strips, about 1/2" (1cm) using both leaves and stems. 
• Chop onion.
• Mince garlic.
• Roughly chop tomato. 
• Tear large basil leaves.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.  Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. 
• Add the garlic, chard stems and stir-fry over medium heat 3 minutes.
• Add the leaves, basil and tomato.   Stir and turn until the leaves wilt and it all fits into the skillet. 
• Reduce heat to low and cook until all is tender, another 5 - 6 minutes, stirring frequently.