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Sweet and Spicy Swiss Chard

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"This super-fast recipe is the exact opposite of the traditional chard and vinegar that I grew up on and grew tired of. Mildly sweet with a gingery bite." — WyndWoman

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch rainbow chard - leaves and stems separated and chopped
1/3 cup chopped yellow onion

2 (1/4 inch thick) slices fresh ginger root, peeled and julienned
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon maple syrup

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Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped chard stems, onion, and ginger in the hot oil until they begin to soften; season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped chard leaves to the skillet; reduce heat to low. Continue cooking until the leaves have wilted, about 2 minutes more. Drizzle the maple syrup over the mixture; stir to coat evenly. Remove from heat and serve.

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Mmmmm! I love this recipe! While the chard was wilting, I added chick peas (garbanzo beans) to the skillet, and served the whole thing over a sort of quinoa "pilaf". Also, using red chard gives the chick peas a lovely, slightly pinkish colour. Altogether, this makes for a complete, easy, and delicious meal. Thanks for the recipe!

—J-9

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Feb 17, 2010

This recipe was interesting. The flavor that maple syrup adds is...a little off for me. I love dark leafy greens cooked almost any way, but there are better recipes than this for chard.

—iorion

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Jun 03, 2012

Love this recipe with 2 personal modifications: chopped fresh garlic to the onion/ginger/stems... and instead of maple syrup, I drizzle Agave Nectar!

—cupboardraider

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Oct 26, 2009

Really good. Added a bit of lemon to it and used honey instead of maple. Same effect, delicious dish.

—EyesDeLaSea

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Aug 31, 2009

Edited review - the recipe has now been corrected, and it's now accurate.

—WyndWoman

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Apr 21, 2011

This was absolutely wonderful! I used Organic Blue Agave Nectar instead of the Maple syrup (which I was out of) and added chick peas along with the onions and stalks, then served it over brown rice. The taste of fresh ginger with the chard was a nice surprise. What a treat!

—Lemuela

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Mar 03, 2011

What a gem of an idea. The ginger takes boring old swiss chard to a new level. I think the next time I make this I will add a clove of garlic too. Thanks WyndWoman, this is a keeper.

—BigShotsMom

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May 08, 2012

The maple syrup on this was amazing! I did not have fresh ginger so I used a little powder, probably not the same, but it turned out perfect anyway! Thanks for a great recipe!

—faithirene

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Nutrition

Calories
60 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
6.9 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.5 g
5%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
219 mg
9%

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

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Spicy Swiss Chard

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 60
Calories from Fat: 32

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g 5 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 2 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 219mg 9 %
Potassium 249mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.9g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
Sugars 4.2g
Vitamin A 69 %
Vitamin C 30 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 6 %

* 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.