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Sautéed Swiss Chard

Recipe by Nourished Balance, Holistic Nutritionist on YouTubeAdded 1 November 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. A bright, quick side dish of Swiss chard sautéed in fragrant coconut oil. The simple seasoning of sea salt and lemon juice lets the leafy green’s natural flavor shine, making it perfect for a light dinner or lunch accompaniment.

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Sautéed Swiss Chard by Nourished Balance, Holistic Nutritionist, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and cut the leaves into thin ribbons (chiffonade).

  2. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan over medium heat until melted.

  3. Add the prepared chard to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.

  4. Season with sea salt to taste and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Tips while you cook

Prep the chard first
Slice the chard into thin ribbons before heating the pan.
Stir occasionally
Stir the chard while sautéing.
Add lemon at the end
Squeeze lemon juice after removing the pan from heat.

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