Sauteed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts (optional--see note)
  • 2 small yellow onions, sliced into half rings (¼-inch thick)
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard (~1 lb total), stems trimmed into 1-inch pieces, leaves halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch ribbons
  • 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning (I like Mrs. Dash)
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ c salt-free vegetable broth or water
  • ½ c golden raisins
Directions
  1. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-low. Add pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes, or until lightly brown and fragrant. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Toasting pine nuts is like minding a new puppy--don't turn your back for a second. Whoops!
  3. Return pan to stove and allow to reheat until water dripped in the pan dances. Add onions to dry pan. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes, until onions are lightly browned and beginning to soften.
  4. Add Swiss chard, all-purpose seasoning, thyme, and broth. (You may have to smush the Swiss chard a bit to make it all fit.)
  5. Remove lid, stir in raisins, and cook another 2 minutes.
  6. Serve topped with toasted pine nuts.
Notes
Feel free to swap sliced almonds for pricey pine nuts; simply decrease toasting time. If you're watching your fat intake, omit pine nuts entirely.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 125 Fat: 4g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 23g Sugar: 14g Sodium: 242mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2013/03/sauteed-swiss-chard-with-raisins-and/