Sweet Potatoes with Swiss Chard Salad

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serves 4
Serve this sweet potato and Swiss chard salad as a cold salad in the summer or a warm comforting lunch and side in the colder months.
​Ingredients

• 1 red onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic diced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes sliced into wedges or rounds
• 1 bunch Swiss chard chopped and tough stems removed

Dressing:

• 1 Tbl grainy Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbl red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans optional
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation​

• Saute onion over medium heat with a 1/4 cup water for a few minutes and then add the garlic.
• Add the sliced sweet potatoes and continue to saute until almost soft.
• Add Swiss chard with a little more water and put the lid on top. Steam until tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl.
• When the Swiss chard and potatoes are tender, transfer to a bowl, pour on the dressing and toss to combine.
• Serve warm or cold with pecans (or other nuts) if desired.

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