CHINESE CHARD WITH ALMONDS

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The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes a great side dish, especially in spring and summer. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 large tomato, diced
1 small red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
3/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. of water to a boil. Add chard; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside., In same saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper, tomato and onion; saute until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in next five ingredients; add cooked chard. Cook and stir until pepper is tender, 3-4 minutes ; add lemon juice. Top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges