ROASTED BEETS AND RED CHARD GREENS

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These perfectly roasted beets tossed in with juicy red chard greens is a delicious and easy side dish that anyone can whip up. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Chard

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound/ 450 g red swiss chard, chopped into 2 inch pieces
1 bunch beet, with greens
2 tablespoons/ 15 ml olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon/ 15 ml butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the beets and greens, leaving the skins on. Remove the greens close to the roots, take off the stems and tear the beet greens into 2-inch pieces. Put aside.
  • Drop the beets in salted boiling water and let simmer until tender, for 25 minutes. Drain the water and let them cool in cold water. Peel by rubbing them with a rag. Put aside. You can also use a peeler.
  • When the beets are done, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot, garlic and beets and cook for 5 minutes. Add the red chard and the beet greens and cook for 1 minute, until the greens wilt. Add the butter and a little water and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm and serve with fried skate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.7, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 1.1, Protein 0.2

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