Swiss chard with raisins and pine nuts
Gather the ingredients for this recipe from your local farmers' market.
This recipe is a healthy blend of non-sugar and sugar crop items you can find at local farmers' markets. Pick up different colors of chard, an onion, some raisins, and sliced almonds or pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (you can substitute with almonds or sunflower seeds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Tear or cut the chard leaves from the main stems after rinsing them.
- Coarsely chop the leaves and stems separately.
- In a large, heavy pot and a bit of oil, toast the nuts for just a couple of minutes until golden brown. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon.
- Cook the onion in the oil for a minute, then add the stems and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add raisins and 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook until the stems start to become tender.
- Add the leaves and remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook until the leaves are tender, about 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with nuts.