Paleo Plan

Creamy Chard

Makes a side for two, or add an additional protein to make a light meal.

Approximate cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch chard
  • 1/3 (403 mL) can organic coconut milk (preferably Native Forest - it has no BPA's in the can liner)
  • 1 Tbs coconut oil
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • sea salt (to taste, optional)
  • optional protein (shrimp, scallops, chicken, salmon)

Instructions

  1. Melt coconut oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse and roughly chop chard (stalk included for more fiber).
  3. Place the chard in the pan with coconut oil and cover. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add coconut milk, lemon and sea salt (if desired). Stir in completely.
  5. Cook for a few more minutes and serve hot.
  6. Add an optional protein if desired.
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One Comments

  1. This was delicious. The lemon juice and coconut milk added a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend using the stems too since it gave it a nice crunch. Even my husband who does not like greens, loved it. So easy too!

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