Rainbow Chard

This beautiful green leafy vegetable contains high levels of vitamin K, a vitamin that promotes bone health by supporting calcium absorption. Rainbow Chard is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids which play a role in maintaining eye health. Regular intake of green leafy vegetables can optimise gut health and boost satiety.

5 Easy Ways to Include Rainbow Chard in Your Diet:
• Blend into smoothies
• Sauté with olive oil and garlic
• Eat raw in a salad
• Make a pesto
• Add to soup

*Tip: Lightly blanch or steam chard to reduce oxalic acid and optimise nutrient absorption.

Rainbow Chard Pesto

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients
• 300g Rainbow Chard
• 80 g Parmesan or Nutritional yeast
• 1 Garlic clove
• 100g Pumpkin seeds or pine nuts roasted
• 80 ml Olive oil
• 1 Lemon
• Salt and pepper

Method
• Wash and prep rainbow chard leaves
• Toss chard into a food processor along with the nuts and garlic
• Pulse until finely chopped, slowly drizzling in the olive oil
• Add cheese, salt, pepper and lemon
• Use as a dip, add to pasta or spread on bread