Asian Flavored Swiss Chard Weight Watcher Friendly Food

CHINESE SWISS CHARD STIR-FRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Snap each stem toward the end, which will allow you to peel away the stringy bits (as you would with celery). Discard the fibrous, stringy layer.
• Slice Swiss chard, about 1 inch long for the stem part and 2 inches for the leafy leaves. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add some salt. Add the Swiss chard stem pieces and cook for 3 minutes. Add the leafy parts and cook for 1 minute. Drain under cold running water. Gently squeeze the water out from the chard.
• Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium flame. Add doubanjiang and stir-fry until it smells delicious and the oil is a rich red. Add garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans and stir-fry for a few moments more until you can smell their fragrances.
• Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the chard and stir-fry until the sauce and greens are well mixed and heat through.
• Sprinkle with green onion and serve immediately with rice. (If using celery and cilantro, add them with green onion.) Serve Swiss chard immediately with rice. It makes a great side dish for any Asian main course.

WEIGHT WATCHERS SWISS CHARD RICOTTA TORTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Spray a 9" springform pan with non-stick cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil. Add onions, cook and stir until softened (about 5 min). Stir in chard & garlic, cook and stir about 5 min, or until chard is tender.
• Meanwhile, combine ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs in a medium bowl. Stir in the chard mixture. Spoon into the prepared pan. Bake until puffed, golden, and firm to the touch (about 45-50 minutes). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 4 wedges.