Strip Those GreensThe Tool:Chef'n Loose Leaf Kale and Herb Stripper, $7.95
I love Swiss chard sauté:ed in garlic, but cutting the leaves from the stalks is incredibly time-consuming -- and you have to use a lot of raw leaves to get a sizeable serving once they're cooked down. This handy tool strips the leaves of things like chard and kale away from the fibrous, chewy stalks in seconds. It even has teeny holes to strip herbs, as well. Genius.
The Recipe:
Simple Sautéed Swiss Chard
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of Swiss chard (use the stripper to remove leaves from the stem)
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 shallots, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese for topping
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and the shallots and sauté until fragrant. Chop the Swiss chard into 1-inch pieces and add to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the diced tomatoes. Sauté until the leaves are boiled down and softened (approximately seven minutes). Put in a bowl and top with parmesan cheese.
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