Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hey, Greens Lovers (yes we did all resolve to eat better this year!), here's another one for the files!!! Chupa @@@@@ Chard with Green Olives, Currants & Goat Cheese - 2 pts 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound chard, stems and leaves separated, chopped* 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives 1/4 cup currants 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (2 ounces) Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chard stems, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives and currants. Dot goat cheese over the top, cover and cook until the chard is tender and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more. Yield: 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ease of preparation: Easy NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 97 calories; 5 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 360 mg sodium; 504 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin K (310% daily value), Vitamin A (100% dv), Vitamin C (25% dv), Magnesium (18% dv). 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat *: After washing the chard for these recipes, allow some of the water to cling to the leaves. It helps steam the chard and prevents a dry finished dish. Source: EatingWell Test Kitchen Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 01.10.07 Tangy green olives, sweet currants and creamy goat cheese turn chard into a sophisticated treat. ChupaNote: Tossed this with 2 cups cooked mixed barley and lentils. Made a maindish for 4. Adjust the points if you do this. ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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