Croatian Blitva (Swiss Chard & Potatoes)
This dish of sauteed Swiss chard and potatoes is found all over the Balkan Adriatic coast and is often served as a side to seafood. It's a delicious and hearty side dish that will transport you to a seafront restaurant in Split in just one bite.
Ingredients
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil divided
- 2 medium potatoes cut into 2-cm (½-in) cubes
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tsp lemon zest from about ½ lemon
- 300 g (8 cups) Swiss chard cut into thin pieces, thick stems discarded
- 1 tbsp lemon juice from about ½ lemon
Instructions
- Add 3 tbsp of the olive oil to a large skillet and set over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the potatoes and a generous pinch of salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are browning and fork tender - about 15 minutes. If the potatoes are sticking to the bottom of the pan, add a splash of water to deglaze and scrape up any browned bits.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, uncover the skillet and add the garlic and the lemon zest. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant - about one minute.
- Add the chard along with a generous pinch of salt and about 2 tbsp of cool water. Cover the skillet and allow the greens to wilt for a minute or two before uncovering and stirring to combine with the potatoes and garlic. Cook for a few more minutes, just until the chard is tender and wilted but still slightly crisp.
- Off heat, pour over the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4.59IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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