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Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Recipe by Stephen Pavy
Serves 6
1 ½ lb. |
Swiss chard (preferably red or rainbow) |
| ½ cup |
pine nuts |
| ¼ cup |
olive oil |
| 1 |
medium onion, finely chopped |
| ¼ cup |
golden raisins |
| 1 cup |
water |
Tear chard leaves from stems, coarsely chop stems and leaves separately.
Toast pine nuts in oil until golden and then transfer with slotted spoon; drain and season with salt.
Cook onion in remaining oil for one minute, then add chard stems and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add raisins and ½ cup water and simmer (covered) until stems are softened (about 3 minutes). Add chard leaves and remaining ½ cup water and simmer until leaves are tender (about 3 minutes).
Season to taste with salt and pepper. |