Citrus-Spiked Chard

Submitted by mersaydees

"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 food.com-friendly! So, please be advised that you’ll want to serve this over your carb of choice; mine is shiratake noodles."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 4

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.