Seared Rainbow Chard With Leeks

Rainbow chard gets its name from the vibrant colors of its stems, which can range from yellow and orange to pink and purple.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Seared Rainbow Chard With Leeks

Cooking Method: Sautéing Cuisine: Healthy, International Courses: Dinner, Gluten free, Lunch, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 bunch Rainbow Chard
• 2 large Leeks
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the rainbow chard thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
2. Slice the leeks into thin rounds and rinse well to remove any dirt or sand.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the rainbow chard leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
5. Drizzle lemon juice over the chard and season with salt and black pepper.
6. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course with rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.