Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups swiss chard ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot, and add the Swiss chard ribs. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. remove the ribs and drain well.
  • Place the ribs in a food processor, and finely chop. Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, and blend well.
  • Spread the blended mixture(silek) on a large, shallow plate, and garnish with the parsley. Sprinkle with the olive oil, and serve cold.