Asian Flavored Swiss Chard – Weight Watcher Friendly

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Healthy and Delicious Asian Flavored Swiss Chard Recipe

Asian Flavored Swiss Chard – Weight Watcher Friendly

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Very easy

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Swiss chard is a nutrient-packed leafy green that is perfect for any meal. This Asian inspired Swiss Chard recipe is an easy and delicious way to get more of this superfood into your diet. The recipe is a perfect mix of sweet and sour flavors, making it a great way to introduce a healthy and nutritious food into your diet. The dish is vegan, gluten-free, and weight watcher friendly, so it’s perfect for almost any dietary need.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
2.	Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3.	Add the chopped Swiss chard stems to the skillet, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
4.	Add the chopped Swiss chard leaves to the skillet, stir, and drizzle the honey soy mixture over it.
5.	Cover the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the Swiss chard is wilted.
6.	Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the Swiss chard.
7.	Serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is packed with nutrition and the ingredients are easy to find.

The dish is low in calories and fat, which makes it a great option for those following a weight watcher diet.

CONS

The Swiss chard stems and leaves can be quite bitter if not prepared correctly.

If you have a peanut or sesame allergy, it’s important to avoid sesame oil and sesame seeds in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard is a nutrient-dense food that is low in calories but high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins K, A, and C, iron, and fiber.
Honey and rice wine vinegar in the dish are great for digestion, while soy sauce is high in protein.

	1 lb swiss chard , leaves and stems chopped
	4 teaspoons honey
	2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
	2 teaspoons sesame oil
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	1 teaspoon garlic , minced
	1/2 teaspoon ginger , minced
	2 teaspoons sesame seeds