BABY SWISS CHARD & MUSHROOMS

This is a great side dish, we eat this often here in Naples & it is one of our Italian favorites. You can omit mushrooms. You can also put pine nuts or sesame seeds on top, but Italians love their food simple.

                                                                   serves 2

2 garlic cloves, left whole                          
1 onion, sliced (optional)
1 bunch of Swiss chard (baby preferred) 
8-10 mushrooms, sliced, (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste (optional)
1/2 cup water

In a skillet, on medium heat, add oil, garlic, onions and sauté, until onions are soft, then add mushrooms. Once the mushrooms are almost done add the Swiss chard & water, cover with a lid. Cook until softened. If there is too much liquid, just drain some of it. Serve warm.