Sauteed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
With the sweetness of golden raisins and savory punch of roasted pine nuts, this recipe is sure to be a fan favorite.
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
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Toasting pine nuts is like minding a new puppy--don't turn your back for a second. Whoops!
- 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.
- Add Swiss chard, all-purpose seasoning, thyme, and broth. (You may have to smush the Swiss chard a bit to make it all fit.)
- Remove lid, stir in raisins, and cook another 2 minutes.
- 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 info includes pine nuts.)
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSodium: 242mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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