Portion Size: ½ cup kale 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
1½ pounds Swiss Chard,	Washed, remove hard stems and leaves chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic	Washed, peeled and minced
½ cup low sodium vegetable stock or water
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2	Add the garlic and cook until soft.
3	Raise heat to high add the stock or water and kale.
4	Toss to combine.
5	Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
6	Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring until all the liquid has evaporated.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
7	Season with salt and pepper. Add the vinegar.

Variation: Swiss Chard can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor.