Just for the halibut!

Here is a healthy Italian recipe I served my friends last Sunday and it was excellent! I am trying to get back into shape for snowboarding season, and eating well is all part of my new program. Enjoy!

2 LB Halibut
1/2 bunch rainbow chard or kale
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
salt and pepper to taste

1 LB whole wheat penne pasta
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 bunch rainbow chard or kale, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pint sweet cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 bunch basil, chopped or chiffinade
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded

Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water with 1 Tbsp salt to boil. Add pasta and cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Meanwhile, in sauté pan, heat 2 Tbsp oil at medium high. Sauté chard for 5 minutes or until slightly wilted. Add garlic and tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes just to warm up tomatoes. Toss mix in with pasta and coat with remaining oil. Add salt, pepper, basil and cheese. Toss in bowl and serve family style! You can top with more cheese and basil for good presentation ;)

Fish:
Preheat oven to 375F. Place foil in baking pan for easy clean up. Cover bottom of pan with approximately half of the rainbow chard. lightly cover fish with oil, salt and pepper. Place fish in baking pan a top chard. Pour white wine over fish. Cover with foil and place in oven for aprox. 20 minutes, or until done. The Chard and wine will steam, keeping the fish super moist. Pull out of the oven and serve on platter with or with out the chard.

Serve these dishes with a salad if you desire. I made a yummy spinach salad that had orange segments, red onion and a balsamic dressing. Yum! And Healthy!