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Three Minute Chard

From Monroe Farm Market

<p>A nutrient-rich food and easy to prepare.</p>
Source: www.whfoods.org (Entered by Monroe Farm Market)
Serves: 2
Vegetarian!

Ingredients
1 lb Swiss Chard
1 clove Chopped Garlic
1 tsp Lemon Juice
3 Tbs Olive Oil
Dash Salt and Pepper
6 Kalamata Olives
1/4 lb Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese
1 tsp Tamari Soy Sauce

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out its health-promoting properties.
  2. Use a large pot (3 quart) with lots of water. Make sure water is at a rapid boil before adding Swiss chard.
  3. Cut off tough, bottom parts of Swiss chard stems and chop into 1 inch pieces. Add the chopped leaves to the boiling water. Do not cover. Cook for 3 minutes; begin timing as soon as you drop the Swiss chard into the boiling water.
  4. Place in colander and press out excess water. Transfer to serving dish and toss with rest of ingredients while it is still hot.