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JUDI’S RECIPES – WEEK 3 – JUNE 21, 2022

JUNE 21, 2022

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week 3! As you might expect (or not), greens are still on the menu this week. Fortunately for us, they are wonderful, fresh, delicious greens.

This week’s recipe features Swiss chard. I get many questions about what to do with Swiss chard, so here’s an easy recipe, designed just for summer.

SWISS CHARD, GOAT CHEESE, AND QUINOA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard
  • 4 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, or Vidalia sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 large cloves garlic, sliced very thin
  • 1 c. quinoa
  • 1 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 2 c. vegetable broth
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. small cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed
  • 4 oz plain goat cheese, refrigerated

DIRECTIONS

  1. Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and chop them into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop the leaves as well and set the Swiss chard aside.
  2. Heat 2 TBS of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and chard stems. Sauté this mixture until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and mustard. Add the broth, stir, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat, uncover, and let the pan sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the chard leaves and continue cooking until the greens have wilted and the liquid has evaporated.
  4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork., then fold the mushrooms and greens into it.
  5. Crumble the goat cheese and scatter it on top of the mixture before serving the dish.

HELPFUL HINT:

The cooked quinoa can sit at room temperature for several hours and then be served, or reheated to warm or hot.

ANOTHER HELPFUL HINT: You can add almost any leftovers to this dish: cooked chicken, canned tuna, or bacon are all good.

I hope you enjoy this dish and all the great greens coming this week.

Have a delicious week!

Best,

Judi

 

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JUDI’S RECIPES – WEEK 19 – OCTOBER 13, 2020

October 13, 2020

Hi Everyone,

All the great fall leafy and root vegetables are in full swing now. Today’s recipe is a great cheesy, garlicky turnip dish.

TURNIPS WITH GOAT CHEESE, GARLIC AND SESAME SEEDS

  • 1 head of garlic, halved horizontally
  • 1¼ cups plus 2 TBS olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 TBS sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ tsp sumac
  • 12 oz small turnips, peeled, half of them quartered and half thinly sliced.
  • 1 TBS Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • Cilantro leaves and mint leaves (for serving)

 

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the garlic and 1 1/4 cups of the oil in a small baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and roast until the garlic is golden brown and tender, 45–50 minutes. Let it cool.

  • Remove the garlic from the oil and squeeze it until the cloves slip from the skins. Process the garlic in a food processor along with the goat cheese, 1/4 cup of the garlic roasting oil, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth (this mixture should be spreadable). Season with the kosher salt and pepper.

  • Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer them to a small bowl to cool. Mix in the lime zest, oregano, thyme, and sumac.

  • Toss the turnips in a medium bowl with vinegar and 2 tablespoons of oil, then season them with salt and pepper. Divide the goat cheese mixture among four plates, top with the turnips, the sesame mixture, cilantro, and mint, and drizzle with more oil.

    NOTE: Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice, with a lime-like flavor. It is available in Middle Eastern markets.

    ANOTHER NOTE: Roasted garlic/goat cheese can be made one day ahead, covered and chilled. Bring the mixture to room temperature before using it. The sesame mixture can be made 4 hours ahead. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature.

    I hope you enjoy this dish.

    Have a delicious week!

    Best,

    Judi