Posted by mama jess on Jan 23, 2014 in blog, recipes, Veggie of the Month
Its that time of the year again…time for resolutions, fresh starts and new beginnings. And among my many resolutions? I’m going to start snacking!!
I don’t mean eat more snacks per say, I mean eat better-for-you snacks. Clean-eating-snacks. Snacks that will give you a boost between meals. I have a wicked ‘salt-tooth’ and my biggest junk-food cravings are snacks of the salty variety; chips, crackers, pretzels, popcorn….I love ‘em all. But those snacks don’t fill me up or keep me energized, so I’m trading them in for this White Bean & Chard Dip!
This recipe is a healthy, clean, real-food alternative that will keep me (and you!) full and satiated between meals. The white beans add needed protein and a touch of creaminess, while the vitamins in chard keep me feeling energized. I’ll be keeping this in my fridge during the week to curb that salt-tooth and refuel between meals.
Chard, with its mild flavor and tender leaves, is a great addition to this dip. In warmer climates than ours chard is often ‘wintered’ (left in the ground to grow and survive the winter). Not only are chard plants tough enough to survive a mild frost or two, but their hearty leaves also store longer than spinach or other lettuces. This recipe works well with any type of chard; rainbow, red, swiss or green. And although I remove the tough stems for this recipe, don’t throw them away! They are a great source of fiber and vitamins and can be sautéed and added to soups or stir-frys.
Speaking of vitamins…check out what a nutritional powerhouse chard is!
Nutritional Profile:
So let’s hear it people! What are your resolutions? And what recipes are you making this frigid January?
Eat your veggies,
Anna
anna@mamajess.com
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