Garlicky Chard

Name: Garlicky Chard
Ingredients: 1 bunch rainbow chard (about 2 cups chopped); 1 large garlic clove - minced (about 1 tsp minced); Pinch of salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup cooked red quinoa; 1 tablespoon grated cheese (optional); 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes or cucumbers; OTHER PROTEIN ADD-IN OPTIONS; chickpeas; boiled, poached or sunny side up egg; grilled tofu

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 bunch rainbow chard (about 2 cups chopped)
1 large garlic clove - minced (about 1 tsp minced)
Pinch of salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cooked red quinoa
1 tablespoon grated cheese (optional)
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes or cucumbers
OTHER PROTEIN ADD-IN OPTIONS
chickpeas
boiled, poached or sunny side up egg
grilled tofu

Directions

1

Cut off the stems from the chard leaves and chop the leaves into medium size pieces.
2

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a small non-stick pan on medium-low heat.
3

Add garlic and cook for a minute, be sure to not let the garlic burn/turn brown, you may need to lower the heat a bit.
4

Add the chopped chard, salt, crushed red pepper and mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes. Taste the chard to test for doneness. You want it to be a bit crunchy, wilted chard won't be so appetizing if you're eating it solo.
5

Add the cooked quinoa and mix well.
6

Top it with tomatoes.