Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Creamed Swiss Chard

Comfort food! Rich, creamy, good for fooling people who don't like vegetables. I served this tonight with Stuffed Yams and Emergency Garlic Bread (just french bread toasted with earth balance, garlic powder, basil and oregano on top).

1 bunch swiss chard
1 T margarine
1 T flour
3 cloves garlic, diced
2/3 c soy milk
2 t nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

Remove stems from swiss chard and slice leaves into small squares.
Steam swiss chard until very soft, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt margarine.
Whisk in flour to form a paste.
Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in soy milk and nutritional yeast.
Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and is almost boiling.
Add cooked swiss chard to sauce, stir to combine.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes.

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