Tag Archives: Chard

Smoky Swiss Chard Polenta Bowls with Toasted Chickpeas

Smoky Swiss Chard Polenta Bowls with Toasted Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceI love to use polenta to make bowls because it is so creamy and dreamy!  I topped these polenta bowls with smoky swiss chard and toasted chickpeas.  Lets discuss the toppings!

I have a love hate relationship with swiss chard.  It comes in so many beautiful colors which attract me to it as a vegetable.  It is also very nutritious.  So what’s to hate?  Swiss chard can be bitter.  Cooking helps, but it lacks texture when cooked.  Continue reading

Spicy Cauliflower Swiss Chard Pesto Pasta

Spicy Cauliflower Swiss Chard Pesto Pasta by Alison's AllspiceLeafy greens are one of the hardest foods for me to consume regularly.  Spinach and kale are the easy ones.  I devour kale salads when I bother to make them, and I try to mix spinach into dishes like quesadillas or lasagna.  I mixed chard into enchiladas before, but I was inspired by Joanne@Eats Well with Others to try a pesto!  This spicy cauliflower Swiss chard pesto pasta recipe was amazing!  Seriously, I surprised myself with how much I loved it, and I found a new way to enjoy more leafy greens like chard. Continue reading

Chard Potato Lentil Enchiladas

Chard Potato Lentil Enchiladas with whole wheat tortillasEnchiladas is one of those dishes that you can throw just about anything into, and it still comes out awesome.  I filled these chard potato lentil enchiladas with extra produce from my CSA, and added some lentils for protein. I cover mine in my favorite salsa verde and top with cheddar cheese, so easy, and so yummy! Continue reading

I joined a CSA!

This Weeks CSA ShareHey everyone!  I joined a CSA!  I’m really excited to share this adventure with you all. I have always wanted to try out a CSA, and this year I finally did.  What is a CSA?  Glad you asked!  It stands for Community Supporting Agriculture. Continue reading