Asparagus & Red Swiss Chard Saute

1 lb Asparagus, washed & trimmed
1 Bunch Red Swiss chard, including stems, Chopped
1 Red Onion, chopped
3 T Olive Oil
3 T Butter
4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
1 t Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Pepper to taste

Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces on the diagonal. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saute pan over medium heat and heat until butter is melted. Add garlic, onion and red pepper flakes, saute for 3-5 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add asparagus pieces and saute for 5 minutes, add chopped swiss chard, saute 10 minutes or until chard is wilted and asparagus is soft but still crunchy. Salt and pepper to taste.

Background: This is a great side dish and is so pretty with the red from the chard and onions. So tasty and fresh! xo

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