Thursday, July 12, 2012

Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds

It's farmer's market season, and what does that mean? Fresh squash, kale, and a rainbow of chard! (Yes, that was a lame vegetable joke. I couldn't help myself.) Here's a tasty swiss chard recipe:

Ingredients
1/2 onion, chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil (good quality!)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (I had Hungarian but Spanish would be ideal)
1 bunch Swiss chard, center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins (I may have used more, but I really love these jewels)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup almonds, mix of both slivered and coarsely chopped with skins



Cook onion with pinch salt in olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Sprinkle with paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chard in batches, stirring frequently, until wilted, then add raisins and water. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add almonds and cook in until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir almonds over chard. Serve immediately - this hearty veg dish is a meal itself!

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