Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    54

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish inspired by Spanish cuisine. Earthy Swiss chard is elevated with the sweetness of raisins and the delicate crunch of toasted pine nuts, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    325 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
3 mins

Prepare the Chard: Place a steamer insert into a saucepan. Add water to just below the insert. Bring to a rolling boil. Add the chopped Swiss chard and steam until tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

02

Step
5 mins

Toast the Nuts and Plump the Raisins: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the raisins to the skillet and cook until they become plumped and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

03

Step
3 mins

Combine and Finish: Add the steamed Swiss chard to the skillet with the raisins and pine nuts. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chard is heated through and well combined with the other ingredients, about 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of olive oil for toasting the pine nuts.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors and adds a touch of acidity.
If you prefer a more intense flavor, try using smoked paprika instead of regular black pepper.
Blanched almonds or chopped walnuts can be substituted for pine nuts.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 18 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Brice Batz

    Easy to follow and perfect result!

  • Edd Stiedemann

    I added a clove of minced garlic to the oil while toasting the pine nuts, it was a fantastic addition!

  • Javier Roberts

    My kids, who usually hate vegetables, actually enjoyed this! I couldn't believe it.

  • Stefan Dooley

    Next time I will try adding some chorizo for a non-vegetarian option.

  • Kasandra Swift

    The sherry vinegar trick is a game-changer! It really elevates the dish.

  • Brionna Hackett

    I didn't have pine nuts so I used walnuts, still very good!

  • Dessie Koepp

    I used kale instead of chard and it worked perfectly. I steamed it for a bit longer.

  • Juanita Donnelly

    Absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet raisins and crunchy pine nuts with the chard is amazing.

  • Kylie Shanahan

    This recipe is so easy and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Ronny Stiedemann

    I love that this recipe is so simple yet so flavorful.

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