Swiss Chard with Red Potatoes Stir Fry

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while spinach is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium, while water is cost-effective.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.

Heat a pan on the stove and add oil.

Add mustard seeds to the hot oil and wait for them to splutter.

Add curry leaves, cumin, and ur dal (lentils) to the pan and stir.

Let the mixture brown for a few seconds.

Add the baked red potatoes and turmeric to the pan.

Salt the potatoes lightly, remembering they are already cooked.

Add the chopped swiss chard to the pan, noting that it looks like a lot but will reduce in volume.

Stir the chard and break up the dried red chili for spice as it cooks.

Cover the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the chard is well cooked and has reduced.

Taste for salt before serving.

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