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Harvest Swiss Chard
Farm Recipe:
Sauteed Swiss Chard
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Ingredients:
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Fresh Swiss chard leaves, chopped
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Olive oil
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Garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Add chopped Swiss chard leaves to the skillet.
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Sauté until leaves are wilted and tender, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
When is it "pick-perfect"?
Swiss chard leaves are ready to harvest when they are young and tender, usually about 6-8 inches tall. Avoid harvesting older leaves that may become tough and bitter.
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How to Harvest:
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Grasp the base of the leaf near the soil.
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Use your other hand to gently pull the leaf upwards, separating it from the main stem.
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Harvest outer leaves first, allowing inner leaves to continue growing.
Storage:
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Trim leaves with a knife or tear with hands, depending on leaf size and tenderness.
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Store Swiss chard in the refrigerator for up to a week in a plastic bag to maintain freshness.