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Citrus-Spiked Chard
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Cathy Luchetti’s book, The Hot Flash Cookbook. The recipe intro says, “Chard is strong in flavor, rich in vitamin A and magnesium, and a tasty base for a sprinkling of sesame seeds.” The ingredients in the book call for “steamed rice or cooked pasta for serving” but that is not -friendly! So, please be advised that you’ll want to serve this over your carb of choice; mine is shiratake noodles.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs swiss chard, chopped
1 lemon, juiced and 1 teaspoon of minced lemon pulp
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted as described below
Directions:
1. Toast sesame seeds: heat a dry skillet over high heat. Pour the seeds into the hot pan, shaking to turn. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly brown. Set aside.
2. Boil water in a covered steamer or saucepan. Add greens and steam until just wilted, about 2 minutes. To preserve their bright color, immediately drizzle with the lemon juice.
3. Serve over rice or pasta and garnish the sesame seeds and lemon pulp.
By RecipeOfHealth.com