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Lemony Swiss Chard Pasta
Estimated Time: 40 minutes  

For this recipe, you will need…

1 lb. whole wheat pasta
Medium-size bunch Swiss chard
Juice from 1 large or 2 small lemons
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
½ lb. (8 oz.) feta cheese

Basic Method

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta to the pot and cook approximately 10 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, wash and destem Swiss chard and cut into small, 1/3-1/2" pieces.
  • Squeeze lemon juice into a large bowl (remove seeds from juice as needed).
  • In the large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil to make the dressing.
  • Chop feta into small pieces.
  • Once pasta is cooked, add pasta, chard and feta to the bowl.
  • Toss until well combined.

 

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