Garlicky Pasta Greens

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Garlicky Pasta Greens

 

 

 

10 large cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and thinly sliced

5 cups chopped and stemmed chard or spinach leaves

1/4 cup commercially prepared pesto

1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt, dairy or soy based

 

 

in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, saute garlic, bell pepper in a 1-4 cup

of water over medium heat until pepper is soft, about 5 minutes. Do

not let garlic brown. Add greens leaves and cover and cook until

leaves are tender, about 2 more minutes.

 

 

In a small bowl, stir together pesto and yogurt. Add to vegetable

mixture. Add mixture to cooked hot pasta of your choice, if desired.

Makes about six cups.