Summer Flavors Steamed Chard with Quinoa Recipe

Author: Kali Curtis

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Summer Flavors Steamed Chard

Ingredients

• 1 bunch chard
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 an heirloom tomato
• sliced jalapeno
• small handful of walnuts
• few slices of red onion
• paprika
• sea salt
• black pepper
• fresh tomatoes and pepper, any variety
• lemon or lime

Instructions

1. In a medium pan, add chopped onions, diced heirloom tomato, and a few slices of jalapeño o. Choose as much jalapeño as works for you. Some are spicier than others, so taste test than add what you think you can handle. I used 4 slices because mine was spicy.
2. Sauté on low to medium heat for a few minutes. Add the chopped chard. Cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes.
3. Open the lid and add a good squeeze of lemon juice. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, warm up some walnut until brown, Turn off the heat, and sprinkle paprika.
5. Add cooked quinoa to a serving bowl. Place the steamed chard on top. Add the walnuts, along with freshly chopped peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

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