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Swiss Chard Dahl

by Michael Traub
traub@btcs.bt.co.uk


2 lbs		Swiss chard
1/2 teaspoon    cumin
1/4 teaspoon    turmeric
1 teaspoon	coriander
1 large         Onion, chopped
3 cloves        Garlic, minced
1 fresh         red chilli
1 teaspoon      ground black pepper
1 cup           red lentils, soaked for half an hour beforehand
1/2 cup         water
1 tablespoon	Vecon or similar low fat stock
1 can           peeled tomatoes
sufficient      salt to taste
sufficient      tomato puree to thicken
Chop the stems off the swish chard. Cut them up into 1/4 inch pieces. In a large frying pan boil them with a little water. Add the chopped chilli. After five minutes add the garlic and the onion. When the onion is tender add the black pepper, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Simmer with a lid on for ten minutes. Add the rest of the swiss chard, chopped coarsley, and the stock and water. Now add the red lentils. Simmer for a couple of minutes more. Add the canned tomatoes, leave to simmer for about 10 minutes. The lentils should be soft but still intact. Add the tomato puree and salt to taste. Simmer for another couple of minutes till the the dahl has thickened. Serve with brown rice.


Swiss Chard Italian Style


1-1/2 lbs	Swiss chard
1 large         Onion, chopped
4 cloves        Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon      ground black pepper
1/2 cup         water
1 tablespoon	Vecon or similar low fat stock
sufficient      salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon    Oregano
1/2 teaspoon    Rosemary
1 teaspoon	Basil
1/2 teaspoon    Mixed Herbs
1		Bay Leaf
4 tablespoons	Flour
1 cup           Soya Milk
1 cup           Water
1/2 teaspoon	Mustard Powder
1/2 teaspoon	Salt
4 tablespoons   Yeast flakes
1 teaspoon      ground black pepper
Chop the stems off the swish chard. Cut them up into 1/4 inch pieces. In a large frying pan boil them with the water and the stock. Add the onion and garlic. When the onion is tender add the salt and the black pepper. Simmer with a lid on for five minutes. Now add the chopped grean leaves of the swiss chard along with the herbs and let simmer till the chard is tender.

While this is going on mix the flour with some of the soya milk. Put the rest of the soya milk in a pan along with the cup of water and heat slowly. Stir in the salt, pepper, mustard powder and yeast flakes. Now add the paste you made by combining the flour with the soya milk. Stir continually to avoid lumps. Bring up to the boil, or until the mixture is quite thick.

Add the cheezy white sauce you've just made to the cooked chard and simmer uncovered for a couple of minutes.

Serve over wholemeal spaghetti.


Low-Fat Cottage Cheese


1-1/2 pints	soya milk
2 tablespoons	lemon juice
1 teaspoon	cider vinegar
Combine ingredients and heat till mixture separates into curds and whey. Pour unto a muslin lined colander and save collected curds in the fridge. You can add salt to taste. You can also use some orange or grapefruit juice to generate the curds and alter the taste slightly. Add chopped nuts or fruit if desired.

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