Italian-Style Swiss Chard

1 bunch Swiss chard

1 cup water

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt to taste

Wash the Swiss chard and cut into 1 inch strips. Separate the thick and tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.

Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil in a large saucepan.

Cook the stalk sections in the salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Stir in the leafy strips and cook until the leaves are wilted and the stalks are fork tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the drained Swiss chard, cook and stir for 2 minutes; season with salt to taste.