Best Swiss Chard Tzatziki Recipes

SWISS CHARD TZATZIKI

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In an otherwise traditional tzatziki, a Greek dip made with yogurt, Swiss chard stands in for cucumber, adding a wealth of nutrients; whole-wheat pita wedges bring fiber to the hors d'oeuvre.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup green or red Swiss chard, stemmed and finely chopped
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

Steps:

Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add chard; cook until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Immediately plunge into ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain.
Using a mortar and pestle, grind garlic and salt into a paste. Stir chard, yogurt, garlic paste, oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Serve with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 g, Cholesterol 3 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 311 g

GARLICKY SWISS CHARD

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There's really no secret to making excellent sautéed greens: just good olive oil, salt, loads of garlic and a jolt of red pepper flakes. This method works with pretty much any green too - broccoli, broccoli rabe, kale, spinach, collards, brussels sprouts or green beans - so you've really no excuse not to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it as a side to any roasted or grilled meat, or over a mound of creamy polenta that's been crowned with a fried egg.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt

Steps:

Stack chard leaves on top of one another (you can make several piles) and slice them into 1/4-inch strips.
Heat oil in a very large skillet (or use a soup pot). Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant. Stir in the chard, coating it in oil. Cover pan and let cook for about 2 minutes, until chard is wilted. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

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