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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Cauliflower, Lentils & Parmesan

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

    1 cup (50 mL) thinly sliced red onion

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) small cauliflower fleurettes

    5 cups (1.25 L) thinly sliced Swiss chard, stems separated

    half lemon, juice and zest

    1 cup (250 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese (reserve some for garnish)

    to taste, salt and ground black pepper


Directions

  1. Heat a large sauté pan with oil. Add onions and Swiss chard stems and cook until golden. Add cauliflower and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in remaining Swiss chard leaves, lemon juice, zest, and season with salt and pepper. Add 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) of water, cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Once cauliflower and Swiss chard are tender, stir in cooked lentils. Cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste with salt and ground black pepper, as desired. Garnish with remaining cheese.

Swap out Swiss chard for kale depending on what you have on hand.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 110
  • Total Fat 5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 5 mg
  • Carbohydrates 12 g
  • Dietary Fibre 4 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 7 g
  • Sodium 280 mg
  • Potassium 364 mg
  • Folate 85 mcg