Weight Watcher Rainbow Swiss Chard

Weight Watcher Rainbow Swiss Chard

INGREDIENTS:

• Rainbow Swiss Chard 1 pound
• Garlic cloves 2, chopped and mashed
• Half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• Olive Oil 2 tsp
• Salt 1/4 tsp, or add according to taste
• Chopped black pepper, to flavor

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oil in a pan over a moderate amount of heat.
2. Next, crush the garlic with a knife and put it to the heated pan.
3. Then, mix a half teaspoon of red chili pepper flakes (if adding).
4. Lightly fry the chopped garlic in the oil until golden.
5. With a knife, cut the Swiss chard stems into small pieces. Put leaves with sautéed garlic.
6. Stir well and pour a few drops of water to avoid burning.
7. For six to seven minutes, simmer it with a lid on.
8. Then, cut the (swiss chard) leaves into about one-inch slices.
9. Next, add chopped leaves. Stir often and sauté until slightly wilted.
10. Put black pepper and salt on it. Taste and make adjustments as necessary.
11. The tasty Weight Watchers Rainbow Swiss Chard is ready.
12. Serve it on a plate and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Salads:

• Use Swiss chard in salads for a nutrient boost.

Smoothies:

• Mix rainbow Swiss chard with smoothies to make a nutritious and satisfying beverage.

Omelets:

• You can pair this tasty chard with omelets for a healthy breakfast.

Soups:

• Enjoy this dish with hot and spicy soups.

Wrap:

• Add Swiss chard, sliced vegetables, and hummus to a whole wheat tortilla to make a nutritious and satisfying snack.

Pasta:

• Serve it with any type of pasta.

Casseroles:

• Pair the Swiss Chard with casseroles for a nutritious and satisfying dinner.

Snack:

• You can eat it with stir-fries or sweet baked potato fries.

TIPS:

Choose fresh rainbow Swiss chard: Select fresh, crisp leaves with no symptoms of yellowing or decaying.

Spinach:

• You can use fresh spinach green leaves instead of Swiss chard.

Wash:

• Clean the leaves of Swiss chard well to get rid of any dirt or other foreign objects.

Pat dry:

• After washing, pat dry the Rainbow Swiss Chard leaves with kitchen tissue paper or paper towel.

Don’t Overcook:

• Avoid overcooking the dish otherwise the leaves will be soggy.

Right Cooking Oil:

• Use a healthy and low-calorie cooking oil to prepare this dish such as avocado or olive oil.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

Pack the Swiss chard in a plastic wrapper and refrigerate it for three to six days.

Freezer:

You can freeze this dish for later use. Just cut the leaves and stems into small pieces, boil them in boiling water for thirty to forty seconds, and then freeze them for twenty to forty days.