Swiss Chard & Parmesan Corn Muffins

Ingredients:

2 small bunches Swiss chard

3/4 c. corn meal, enriched or whole grain

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. milk

1/4 c. vegetable oil

1 lightly beaten egg(s)

3/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1) Wilt two small bunches of swiss chard (or one large bunch) down in a tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside. 2) Set aside 3/4 to 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese. 3) Combine dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients, saving the greens and cheese for last two steps. 4) Chop your swiss chard into small pieces. 5) Stir together the corn bread batter with the swiss chard and parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased muffin pan and bake at 400 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.

Yield: 12 muffins
Serving Size: 1 muffin is a grain for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper
Credit: Girl With a New Life Blog