Braised leeks and Swiss chard

Description

This is a quick and easy autumnal dish great as part of a Sunday lunch.

Ingredients

1kg/2¼lb leeks, trimmed, sliced and well washed
500g/1lb 2oz Swiss chard
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Take the leaves off the chard and shred the stalks and leaves finely. Wash and drain well.
2. Put the oil in a large pan add the leeks and the chard stalks. Season well, cover and cook slowly until tender.
3. Mix in the chard leaves and allow to wilt. Serve at once.

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• Olive oil
• Black pepper
• Salt