iEat Green - Bren Smith- Executive Director of GreenWave Founder of Thimble Island Oyster Co

Bren Smith is the Executive Director of GreenWave , an ocean farmer and fisherman-run organization, dedicated to supporting a new generation of ocean farmers and innovators who are working to restore ecosystems, mitigate climate change, and build a blue-green economy. He is also the owner of Thimble Island Ocean Farm, where he pioneered the development of restorative 3-D Ocean Farming. Bren is a lifelong commercial fisherman, and was named one of Rolling Stone’s “25 People Shaping the Future” and featured in Time Magazine’s, Best Inventions of 2017. He is the winner of the 2015 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, one of the most important prizes in sustainability, and has been profiled by CNN, The New Yorker, and National Geographic.

 

Steamed Rainbow Swiss Chard with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce

 

4 Bunches of Swiss Chard

6 Tbs. Olive Oil 

4 cloves Garlic

Juice from one lemon

½ cup parsley

½ cup basil

½ t. salt 

 

1. Wash and cut Swiss Chard into bite size pieces. 
2. Steam the greens until wilted and bright green (about 4 minutes). 
3. Blanch in ice water bath to cool down and lock in color. Squeeze out excess water and place in large bowl. Set aside.
4. Make the sauce- put all of the remaining ingredients into a mini blender, and process until smooth. 
5. Toss the Swiss Chard with the sauce and serve either hot or cold.

 

Serves 10-12 side portions