Swiss Chard

2 lb Swiss chard;*fresh =OR=- 1/8 ts Salt;
2 ts Virgin olive oil;
4 Lemon wedges;
1 tb Toasted sesame seeds;

*This recipe may be followed for collard greens, trunip or mustard greens, beet tops; spinach and broccoli rabe.

Trim chard of any damaged leaves and tough stems. Wash well to remove all sand. In a large saucepan, bring to a boil about 1/2 inch of water and drop in the swiss chard leaves. Return to a boil, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes until leaves are tender. Add salt and remove from heat. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid. Add oil to the reserved liquid and pour disired amount over the chard before serving. Serve each portion with a lemon wedge and sesame seeds.

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