Chards are among the most nutrient-dense foods. They are low in calories and high in magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamins A, C and K.
What You Need:
- 1 or 2 bunches of fresh chard (about 7 or 8 large leaves)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 or 4 garlic cloves, chopped or thinly sliced
- 1/2 sweet onion chopped
- a handful of cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 cup nuts - walnuts, pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds or powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Serves 2
What To Do:
- Rinse out the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly.
- Cut away the thick stalks from the leaves.
- Chop the stalks in 1/2 inch pieces. Reserve.
- Roll some leaves together and cut them into strips.
- Keep the stalks and leaves separate.
- Sauté the garlic and onion with olive oil until starts to get fragrant. About 40 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, chard stalks, coriander, parsley, salt and pepper and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chard strips and sauté for 3 to 4 more minutes or until the chard wilts. Toss occasionally.
- Serve topped with your favorite nuts.
