We learned how to make polenta with swiss chard!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Introduce the recipe for polenta with Swiss Chard and mention it's easy to cook.

Discuss the Swiss Chard, noting it was pulled from the garden and is already washed.

Explain that the stems can be eaten and suggest spinach as an alternative if someone doesn't like Swiss Chard.

Move to the stove and turn it on, using imported olive oil with a higher smoke point.

Heat the olive oil until slightly brown, indicating it is ready for cooking.

Remove the heated oil to a plate to prepare the sauce.

Add minced garlic to the skillet to sauté until fragrant.

Add one can of tomatoes (not drained) to the skillet with the garlic.

Add the Swiss Chard to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and thyme spice for flavor.

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