Swiss Chard Gomen

This is a varient on an Ethiopian dish that I was rather pleased with. The dish is quite easy to make and doesn't have the bitterness that many people associate with greens.

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 inch segment of ginger
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small jalapeno
• 1 lbs swiss chard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tbs oil
• 1 cup water
  

Directions
Finely chop the first four ingredients. Set aside. Carefully wash the chard, and cut into thin strips, and then halve the strips.
In a large pot or wok combine the oil, onion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno over a medium heat.
Once the onions and garlic turn semi-transparent, add the chard and toss.
When the chard has wilted, add the water, salt and pepper. The water should come quickly to a simmer. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent it from coming to a full boil.
Cook uncovered 10 - 15 minutes, or until the chard has turn from bright green to a dark green.

Serving suggestions
Serves 2 with 1 other dish. Since most of us don't casualy whip up world class injeera, gomen goes well with pita or flat bread.While I typically serve this with a pulse, it would also go nicely with a strong fish.