Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 48 calories. This recipe serves 25. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up golden raisins, butter, swiss chard, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 41 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Toast pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat, shaking skillet constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl to cool.
Cut stems from chard; trim ends.
Cut stems into 1/4-inch slices. Slice leaves crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook chard stems, stirring, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in raisins and 1/2 cup water. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes or until raisins are soft.
Add leaves in batches, pushing down cooked greens to make room for new ones as they wilt. Cook, stirring often, until chard is tender but still slightly crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
Just before serving, drain off any excess liquid and toss chard mixture with pine nuts and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.