Chinese Chard with Almonds
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients
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1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips
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1 large tomato, diced
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1 small red onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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3/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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Dash crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. water to a boil. Add chard; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside.
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2.
In same saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper, tomato and onion; cook and stir until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in next 5 ingredients; add cooked chard. Cook and stir until pepper is tender, 3-4 minutes; add lemon juice. Top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 156 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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