Creamed Swiss Chard With Bacon

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Recipe adapted from thespruceeats.com

Creamed Swiss Chard With Bacon
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  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Wash chard and cut off thicker stems. Thinly slice the stems and chop leaves into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces.
  3. Steam or boil the stems for about 5 minutes.
  4. Then add chard and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes longer.
  5. Drain well, squeezing out excess moisture if necessary.
  6. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp; remove and set aside.
  7. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender.
  8. Stir in the cooked drained chard and the reserved bacon; set aside.
  9. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour until smooth and bubbly.
  10. Add the half-and-half or milk and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  11. Add about 1/2 of the sauce to the chard, stirring to blend.
  12. Stir in more or all of the remaining sauce mixture, as desired.
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Carrot Top Pesto

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Carrot Top Pesto
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  1. Combine carrot tops, basil leaves, arugula, garlic, lemon juice, and almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add red pepper flakes, season with kosher salt and black pepper. Pulse to incorporate.
  3. While food processor is running, slowly add olive oil in a streaky stream.
  4. Transfer to bowl and stir in parmesan and lemon zest.
Recipe Notes

Use pesto on pasta, sauteed vegetables, or in scrambled eggs!

Pesto can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Try freezing pesto in ice cube trays for already portioned single servings to use all season. Frozen pesto will keep for up to 1 month.

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Sweet Potato Quesadilla

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Recipe created by Chef Justin Kouri

SWEET POTATO QUESADILLA
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Half potatoes and scoop out potato flesh, mash with fork and place in medium bowl.
  3. Add chard, cheese, garlic and thyme to the sweet potato bowl. Mix until completely combined. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
  4. Lay out one tortilla on a lined sheet tray, spread out the filling on the tortilla, top with remaining tortilla.
  5. Place in oven until cheese begins to melt, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  6. Meanwhile prepare the topping by spooning sour cream into a small bowl, stir in juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.
  7. Once quesadilla is cool enough to handle, cut into 8 pieces. Serve sour cream topping on side. Great for school lunches! ENJOY!
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Whole Wheat Pasta with Swiss Chard

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Recipe adapted from Melissa Clark, New York Times

Whole Wheat Pasta with Swiss Chard
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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter
  2. Add 3 anchovies to the skillet and mash them while you cook about 2 minutes, or until they have “melted”
  3. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute
  4. Stir in the breadcrumbs and cook until golden (3-4 minutes,) then transfer everything to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean
  5. In skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion and pinch of salt. Stir and cook until caramelized (15-20 minutes)
  6. Chop 2 anchovies and add to the skillet along with chopped chard ribs, cook until anchovies melt
  7. Add chard leaves a handful at a time and cook until wilted (4 minutes) remove from heat and cover.
  8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  9. Toss with chard mixture and breadcrumbs
  10. Taste. Add salt, pepper, Parmesan and parsley. Then drizzle with oil and Enjoy!
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Curried Okra Stir-Fry

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Developed for the Recipe for Success Foundation Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™ program in schools.

 

Curried Okra Stir-Fry
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  1. Rinse okra and pat dry. It’s important to dry well so it’s not slimy when sliced!
  2. In sauté pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil
  3. Add cumin seeds, then once they begin to splutter add onions
  4. Sauté until onions begin to caramelize (about 10 minutes) then add garlic, ginger, and spices, mixing well
  5. Reduce heat to medium then add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, peppers and okra
  6. Stir-fry until okra is dry and crispy (about 10-12 minutes)
  7. Serve with dal or naan
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