Pritikin Roasted Tomatoes and Chard Recipe
The Pritikin Eating Plan recommends and incorporates the healthiest animal food choices — omega-3-rich fish, lean protein like chicken and turkey, and vibrant flavors with fruit and vegetables, making the most of spices and bold flavors. This popular Roasted Tomatoes and Chard side dish is delicious served as a side-dish for dinner, or can be a hearty vegetarian entree as well. Best of all — it makes those tepid, not-very-interesting grocery store tomatoes MUCH tastier, and, if you happen to have home-grown tomatoes? So much the better! You can’t lose with this one.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape, cherry or plum tomatoes (chopped into large chunks)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (chopped0
- 1/2 cup Pritikin Balsamic Horseradish Dressing
- 1 tablespoon oregano (chopped0
- 3 bunches chard (fresh cleaned and chopped)
- 1 basil (fresh)
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes into large pieces and place in a bowl with garlic, oregano and balsamic dressing. You can also chunk up 2 large tomatoes, if you prefer.
- Toss together and then pour onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Drain and cool (this step can be done a few days in advance).
- In a large pot sauté onion and chard, add the pre-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Serve as a side dish or warm salad.
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