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Swiss Chard Almond Loaf

1/2 pound of Swiss chard
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup of oil
2 cups of  ground almonds or walnuts
1 cup of  whole grain dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup of  wheat germ
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons of  chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of  cumin
1/2 cup of catsup
1 teaspoon of  tamari soy sauce

Preheat oven to 350ºF.  Wash, chop and steam greens for 5 minutes, using only the amount of water which clings to them after being washed. Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Grind almonds in blender. Combine almonds, crumbs, wheat germ, eggs, greens, sautéed onions and garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pack into well-oiled 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve either hot or cold.