Blitva

A vibrant Mediterranean dish made with Swiss chard and potatoes, perfect as a side or main dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Blitva

1 bunch Swiss Chard washed and chopped
2 medium Potatoes waxy, peeled and diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
3 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Serving

1 loaf Crusty Bread for scooping
to taste Parmesan Cheese optional

Method

Preparation

Wash and trim the Swiss chard, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.
Add the chopped Swiss chard to the boiling water and blanch for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the chard and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add the drained chard to the skillet with garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, adjusting to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving for added richness.

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