Recipe for Swiss chard- with cherry tomatoes, olives and poached egg.

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense while spinach is more affordable.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in sodium while canned olives are budget-friendly.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while egg substitute can lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives; cook until tomatoes soften, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Create small wells in the chard mixture and crack an egg into each well.

Cover the skillet and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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