Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins

By á-9346

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

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. Swiss chard leaves, stems removed (about 10 leaves or 1 bunch from Jodi's farm)
• 1.5 tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tbls. fresh lemon (or juice from 1/2 lemon)
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. raw pine nuts, toasted (or any toasted nuts chopped or slivered)
• 1/4 c. golden raisins, soaked 10 minutes and drained
• Dash black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

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. Serve immediately or within 12 hours.