SWISS CHARD IN TAHINI SAUCE

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Called Mtabel Al-Silek in Lebanon, this is good for using up the ribs of Swiss chard leftover from recipes where only the leaves are used. Can be used in stuffed cabbage, stuffed Swiss chard, with rice, or as a dip. "From the Tables of Lebanon" cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chard

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, about

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
2 cups swiss chard ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup tahini
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot, and add the Swiss chard ribs. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. remove the ribs and drain well.
  • Place the ribs in a food processor, and finely chop. Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, and blend well.
  • Spread the blended mixture(silek) on a large, shallow plate, and garnish with the parsley. Sprinkle with the olive oil, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.4, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Sodium 1212.9, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11.1

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