Swiss Chard Pumpkin Dish - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while ricotta offers a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

Boil a pot of water, first cut and add the Swiss chard stems, then after it starts to boil and cook about 3-4 minutes, add coarsely chopped leaves and cook another 2 minutes.

Place the cooked Swiss chard on a strainer and set aside.

Wet the bulgur with hot water and set aside.

Sauté onions and peppers with olive oil for about 4-5 minutes.

Add pumpkin, salt, and pepper, cover the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.

Add tomatoes, Swiss chard, garlic, bulgur, and salt. Toss and cook everything a few more minutes.

Add freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, or both.

Swiss Chard Pumpkin Dish is ready! Serve with plain yogurt or fresh lemon juice.

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