Sauteed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this delightful recipe for Sautéed Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines the earthy, slightly bitter flavor of Swiss chard with the natural sweetness of golden raisins and the rich, nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts. Infused with fragrant garlic and finished with a hint of fresh lemon juice, this easy and nutritious recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight vegetable side. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as a vegetarian main over grains, this vibrant, flavor-packed dish is sure to impress. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to add color, texture, and a nutrient boost to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 bunches Swiss chard
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.333 cup Golden raisins
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed (optional)
Instructions
Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Separate the stems from the leaves. Chop the stems into 1/2-inch pieces and roughly chop the leaves into large strips.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the chopped Swiss chard stems to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the Swiss chard leaves, golden raisins, and water. Cover the skillet and let the chard steam for 3-5 minutes, or until the leaves are wilted and tender.
Uncover the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and stir everything together. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow any excess liquid to evaporate.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top. If desired, drizzle with a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a bright finish.
Serve warm as a side dish or as part of a larger meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1947 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1971 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
