Nivig (Swiss Chard) Recipe
Ingredients
| Swiss chard | 3 Bunch (300 gm) | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Butter | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 Small, minced | |
| Chickpeas | 1 Pound (Drained) | |
| Tomato paste | 3 Ounce | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 3 Ounce | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Hot red pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| White pepper | To Taste | |
| Lemon wedges | 2 |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2271 Calories from Fat 667
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77 g118.9%
Saturated Fat 33.9 g169.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 129 mg43%
Sodium 1231.3 mg51.3%
Total Carbohydrates 319 g106.3%
Dietary Fiber 90.4 g361.5%
Sugars 68.3 g
Protein 99 g197.8%
Vitamin A 430.8% Vitamin C 272.8%
Calcium 71.6% Iron 204.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Chop into one-quarter-inch slices.
Place in a saucepan with the water.
Cover and bring to boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer for five to ten minutes.
Drain.
Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
Set aside.
Heat the butter in a skillet and saute the onion for five minutes.
Add the Swiss chard and saute for ten minutes longer.
Stir in the chick peas, tomato paste, lemon juice, water, salt and red pepper.
Cover and cook about twenty minutes.
Place in a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with the white pepper.
Serve with the lemon wedges.
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