Silver beet and chilli stir fry

Silver beet (chard) and chilli stir fry

Silver beet and chilli stir fry

A spicy and earthy flavoursome and nutritious silver beet (chard) dish, stir fried with chilli and spring onions; a great accompaniment to any meal.

SERVES: 4 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 15-20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 mild chilli, medium size, finely chopped
  • 2 bunches fresh silver beet (chard), washed and finely chopped

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and lightly sauté the spring onions and chilli.
  2. Add the silver beet (chard) and continue to sauté until cooked (lots of choice here as to how you like your silver beet cooked… al dente or soft).
  3. Serve immediately and keep any leftovers to add to a salad.

Inspirations and top tips

  • For garlic lovers, add some sliced or finely chopped garlic with the spring onions and chilli
  • Try a couple of splashes of toasted sesame oil if you fancy a little more Asian flavour.
  • Squeeze a little lemon or lime juice on before serving
  • This recipe works well as a stand alone dish with salad, topped off with some toasted nuts and/or seeds

Dietary Requirements

Gluten Free  |  Dairy Free  |  Sugar Free  |  Yeast Free  |  Soy Free  |  Egg Free  |  Nut Free  |  Vegetarian

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