Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 cup pasta, gluten free, uncooked
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed & cut into ½ inch pieces
• ½ cup kalamata olives
• ¼ cup cilantro, fresh
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest
• ¼ tsp. chili powder
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan with boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. When done, remove from heat, drain and set aside.
2. In the meantime, using a large skillet, sauté chard in olive oil over medium heat until chard is wilted, about 4 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients, including cooked pasta and toss to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition per serving: 192 calories, 13 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 8 g fiber, 4 g protein, 734 mg sodium, 2 g sugar.

Recipe from: onegreenplanet.org