- 3 bunches rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves. Cut the leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems, and cook for 3 minutes until the flavor of the garlic mellows and the stems begin to soften. Stir in the shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, recover, and continue cooking until the chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.