Easy Swiss Chard Stir Fry

Ingredients

• bunch swiss chard8 to 10 leaves
• tablespoon peanut oil(or vegetable oil)
• clove sgarlic, coarsely chopped
• teaspoon sugar
• teaspoon ssoy sauce(or tamari for gluten-free)

Instructions

1. To prep the swiss chard, cut off the stems and chop the leaves into 1 cm (1/2 inch) pieces. Chop the leaves into 4 cm (1.5 inch) pieces. Separate the stems and leaves.
2. Heat oil in a cast iron pan (or wok, or a heavy skillet) until hot. Add garlic. Stir a few times until fragrant.
3. Add the chard stems. Cook and stir a few times until they start to soften.
4. Add the leaves. Quickly stir a few times. Add sugar and swirl in soy sauce. Immediately stir to mix well. Cook and stir until the chard turns tender. Transfer to a serving plate immediately to stop cooking.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.