Swiss Chard with Currants and Feta
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Swiss Chard with Currants and Feta. This quick and easy dish comes together in just over 20 minutes, combining the tender, earthy bite of sautéed Swiss chard with the natural sweetness of plump currants and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle, warming kick, while aromatic shallots and garlic infuse every bite with savory depth. Perfect as a colorful accompaniment to your favorite protein or a satisfying light meal served with crusty bread, this recipe is a nutritious, Mediterranean-inspired delight. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s sure to impress at any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Shallot
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Currants
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly to remove any dirt or sand. Separate the stems from the leaves and chop the stems into 1/2-inch pieces. Roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Peel and finely chop the shallot. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly, to release its fragrance.
Stir in the chopped Swiss chard stems and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they start to soften.
Add the currants and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the currants to plump and the stems to steam for 2 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and stir in the chopped Swiss chard leaves. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the leaves wilt and everything is evenly mixed.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Swiss chard mixture to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately. Enjoy as a side dish or a light meal with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*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.
