Quick braised chard & lentils

• Swiss or rainbow chard300g g

  leaves and stalks separated

• good-quality olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp

  plus a drizzle

• garlic clove↗1

  sliced

• red chilli↗1

  deseeded and chopped

• pouch cooked puy lentils250g g
• lemon juice

  squeezed

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chard stalks into batons and roughly shred the leaves. Heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the chard stalks, garlic, chilli and a splash of water. Cook over a low heat for 8-10 mins until softened, then add the leaves and cook until completely wilted.

2. 2

   Prepare the lentils following pack instructions. Take the chard off the heat and stir through the lentils. Season, dress with more olive oil and the lemon juice, then serve.