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Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

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"A Spanish-style, vegetarian delight. Chard lovers everywhere rejoice! Also works well with spinach." — Don

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2 pounds Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces raisins

2 ounces pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and pour in enough water to reach just below the bottom of the insert. Bring the water to a boil. Add the chard and steam until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the raisins and pine nuts in the hot oil until the pine nuts turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add the chard, season with salt and pepper, and continue cooking while stirring constantly until the chard is hot, about 2 minutes.

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COOK 10 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 11, 2011

The chard made a beautiful presentation, and the pine nuts and raisins were a surprise, delicious addition. Definitely a keeper.

—KATYPI

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 23, 2012

Almost too sweet unless paired with something salty (grilled fish).

—grapeslaface

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11 Ratings

Dec 10, 2011

An excellent and easy side dish. Can also accompany chicken, pork or be served with poached or fried eggs. The contrast of the sweet raisins and pine nuts with the chard (or spinach) is really delicious.

—Abuela Nany

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Apr 22, 2012

Delicious...made it just as the recipe called for and loved it.

—pam

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Jan 21, 2013

Loved how simple, easy, healthy and tasteful this recipe is, I make it all the time!

—JRG

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Sep 27, 2012

I followed this recipe exactly - no changes, and it was perfect! Swiss chard is one of the simanim that my husband's family uses for Rosh Hashanah. It was my first year making it, and it was a huge success. The raisins add such a balanced sweetness to the nutty flavor, which couldn't be better for celebrating the Jewish New Year. My husband's sephardic family gobbled it all up the first night, and they were mightily impressed by this ashkenazi bride. Thanks for posting this. I plan to make it every year!

—WndrLys

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Jul 21, 2012

I used cashews instead of pine nuts (what I had on hand). Delish.

—mrs. kosmos

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Jul 01, 2012

This recipe is simple and tasty. A great way to eat chard.

—Ruth

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Nutrition

Calories
179 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
21.8 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
9.7 g
15%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
389 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 179
Calories from Fat: 87

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.7g 15 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 389mg 16 %
** Potassium 770mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.8g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
Sugars 13g
** Vitamin A 185 %
** Vitamin C 77 %
** Calcium 11 %
** Iron 39 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 16 %
** Vitamin B6 12 %
** Magnesium 54 %
** Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.