🇭🇷 Croatian Cuisine

Blitva s Krumpirom

Chard with Potatoes

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 185 kcal

A simple, beloved Dalmatian side dish of Swiss chard and boiled potatoes mashed together with generous amounts of garlic and olive oil. Pure comfort in its most elemental form.

Ingredients

500g Swiss chard, washed and chopped
400g potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cloves garlic, sliced
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1 Boil potatoes in salted water until nearly tender, about 12 minutes.
2 Add chopped chard to the pot with the potatoes. Cook together for another 5-7 minutes until both are soft.
3 Drain well, reserving a splash of cooking water.
4 Return to the pot. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash roughly — the texture should be chunky, not smooth.
5 Add a squeeze of lemon if desired. Drizzle with more olive oil before serving.

Did You Know?

In Dalmatia, blitva is considered such an essential side dish that ordering grilled fish without it is almost considered an insult to the kitchen.