Simple Fresh Lemon-Garlic Rainbow Chard

Firstly, rinse the chard in cold water. Trim off the ends of the stems.

Chop the chard leaves and stems into 1-inch pieces. Keep the stems and leaves separated.

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic, and sauté it until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the chard stems to the skillet and cook them for about 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.

Now add the chard leaves, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the leaves have wilted.

Once the leaves have wilted, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the ingredients are fully combined and the chard is evenly coated.

Serve the chard while hot and enjoy the bright, tangy flavors of this healthy and tasty side dish.