Day 47

A little side dish is in order today, to go along side the left overs from the last  few cooking escapades.

This is a delicious way to use up your leftover greens!

Steamed Red Chard with Hot Garlic Dressing

1 large bunch Red or Swiss Chard including stems,, sliced into bite size pieces

1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil

5 Large Garlic Cloves sliced

1 medium red onion, sliced thinly

1/2 piece of ginger minced

2 tsp. Organic sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup water

Wash Chard and let drain or dry in a salad spinner. Steam the chard and stems in a steamer for 3 -4 minutes and set aside.

In a sauce pan heat oil and when hot add onions. Turn down heat to low and carmelize onion until translucent. add garlic and ginger and continue to cook on low until onions are slightly brown and garlic is cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat up the pan and add the apple cider vineger, salt and sugar and cook for 45 seconds. add water and cook down to reduce, about 2 minutes. add back in the onion mixture. and pour over the steamed chard. Toss well to evenly coat. Serve Warm!