Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Spicy Chard

Swiss Chard - Here is a green that's packed with vitamin A, K and a host of other nutrients.It's easy to prepare and quite tasty too.
What you need:
  • Swiss Chard (white or red)
  • Garlic
  • Crushed chili pepper (pinch)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt/pepper
  • Lemon juice
Process:
Clean, drain and roughly cop the greens.
Heat the pan, add oil, chopped garlic and crushed pepper. Fry for a minute, add greens, stir and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper and add lemon juice and you are done.
Variations:
You can follow this simple process with most other greens.
Add chopped onions, bell peppers in the beginning.
Drizzel with more olive oil and roasted pine nuts.

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