Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins

By modernvegan

This elegant Italian preparation tastes like a cooked side dish you'd order at a fine Italian restaurant.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. Swiss chard leaves, stems removed
• 2 tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbls. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. raw pine nuts
• 1/4 c. golden raisins, soaked 10 minutes and drained
• Dash black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Stack 2 of the chard leaves with the stem end facing you. Fold in half lengthwise and roll tightly like a cigar. Slice crosswise into thin strips. Repeat with the remaining leaves. Chop the chard strips crosswise a few times, so they aren't too long.

Place in a mixing bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Toss well with your hands, working the dressing into the greens. Add the pine nuts and raisins and toss gently. Season with black pepper.