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Garlicky Swiss Chard

In this Indian style garlicky Swiss chard recipe, leafy greens are pureed and simmered with lots of garlic, onions, tomatoes and a few simple spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Vegetable side
Cuisine: Indian inspired
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan or skillet
  • 1 Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 large bunches Swiss chard (about 20 leaves)
  • 1 cup (tightly packed) baby spinach
  • 1 cup garlic greens (optionall)
  • 6 cloves garlic (whole, use only if not using garlic greens)
  • 2 teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral oil (divided)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 18 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne (use less for less heat)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the chard, spinach and garlic greens or chives, if using. If using garlic instead of garlic greens, add the peeled garlic cloves to the water as well.
  • Blanch the greens for a couple of minutes in the boiling water, then carefully, using tongs, transfer everything to a bowl filled with iced water. Place the greens in a blender and blend into a smooth puree. Reserve.
  • In the same pot or saucepan, heat a teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots or onion and half the sliced garlic along with some salt and saute for a couple of minutes until the onions are soft. Add the tomatoes and mix them in.
  • Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander and cayenne. Mix them in and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir the reserved Swiss chard puree into the onions and tomatoes. Mix well and add a cup of water. Stir in the garam masala. Let the Swiss chard cook about 8-10 minutes for the flavors to blend. Check salt and add more if needed. If the sabzi is too thick, you can add more water to thin it out.
  • In a small saucepan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Add the remaining sliced garlic and saute over medium heat until the edges begin to turn gold.
  • Carefully pour the garlic and any oil into the Swiss chard and mix. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7725IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 3mg