- Clean and cut the Swiss chard stems into cubes.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil, add the Swiss chard stems. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the stems are tender (5-10 minutes). Drain the stems and set them aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the tahini, lemon juice, and water and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir well until you have a nice smooth paste.
- Pour the sauce over the Swiss chard stems and mix to coat the stems.
- Sprinkle the stems with fresh parsley and serve.
Teaser Image:
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Ingredients:
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems only (try making Inzimino with the leaves so nothing goes to waste)
½ cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
Salt
Pepper
Fresh parsley
Nutrition:
Calories: 200, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 190mg, Carbohydrate: 11g, Fiber: 5g, Protein 7g.
Author:
Courtesy of Al Wadi Al Akhdar
Diet:
Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet
Dietary choice:
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free
