Blitva (Swiss chard with potatoes)

Instructions

1. Wash the chard, separate the stalks from the leaves, cut the stalks into 3 cm pieces and the leaves into rough strips.
2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 cm cubes.
3. Sauté the sliced onion in half the olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the chard stalks and the paprika, pour in the water and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, until tender.
6. Stir in the chard leaves, cover and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring.
7. Off the heat, lightly mash some of the potatoes, add the chopped garlic, the remaining oil and salt, then serve lukewarm.