Monday, January 10, 2011

Swiss Chard- Super Healthy Side Dish

Recent research has shown that chard leaves contain at least 13 different polyphenol antioxidants, as well as:

Ingredients: One bunch of Swiss Chard (or rainbow chard is equally as good with more red and yellow colors and all the nutrients that those colored vegetable contain), 2 gloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp of walnuts or pine nuts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup water. For sweet version: 2 tbsp orange juice. For tangy version: 2 tbsp of lemon juice or squeeze one fresh lemon. For Mediterranean Version: Brown garlic and olive oil in deep skillet. For salty version: 1 tbsp soy sauce.

Directions: Cut up swiss chard in half then long way then into 2 inch slices and completely fill skillet- don't worry, it cooks down just like spinach. Add water and sweet, tangy, Mediterranean or salty sauce bringing to a boil then settling to a high simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes covered then uncovered for 1-2 minutes on high until almost all the liquids are burned off. Serve with walnuts or pine nuts on top.

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