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Chard Sauteed with Raisins and Pine Nuts

[heart_this] · Nov 9, 2008 · 37 Comments

Chard Sauteed with Raisins and Pine Nuts

To finish off my curried honey dijon roasted chicken dinner I was looking for something green. As luck would have it I had just come across a new way to enjoy greens; catalan spinach on Spain…On The Road Again . The original recipe called for spinach but I figured that it would work with pretty much any green leaf vegetable and since I have been enjoying swiss chard lately I decided to go with that. One of the things that I like about swiss chard is that it can be a little bitter and I liked the sound of adding some sweet raisins to it. This side dish is easy to make and comes together in a matter of minutes. I quite enjoyed serving the swiss chard this way. It was a really nice simple combination of flavours and textures and it went well with the rest of the meal.

Chard Sauteed with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Chard Sauteed with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 table spoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons dried currants (or raisins)
  • 1 bunch swiss chard (rinsed and shaken dry and chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the pine nuts, raisins and swiss chard stalks and saute until the pine nuts start to brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the swiss chard until it wilts, about 3 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
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Food, Gluten-free, Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian

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  1. EAT! says

    November 9, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    I have been adding sauteed greens to our menus more often. I am always on the lookout for news ways to prepare spinach, swiss chard, escarole, etc.

    Thanks for the beautiful photo and recipe.

    Reply
  2. katie says

    November 9, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    That looks and sounds delicious! And I am not a fan of raisins, I am actually pretty surprised how great it sounds to me. I bet the sweetness of the raisins goes perfectly with the bitterness in the greens.

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  3. Manggy says

    November 9, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    That does sound like the perfect light and flavorful accompaniment, Kevin– and it’s great it has such few ingredients, too! I might use spinach, though– even if beets grow here for some reason some guy keeps all the chard hidden somewhere!

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  4. Drunken Bear says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    It looks fantastic! Does swiss chard taste sweet?

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  5. VeggieGirl says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I’m OBSESSED with swiss chard, raisins, AND pine nuts; yet I’ve never enjoyed all 3 in one dish – you just inspired me to do so!! 😀

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  6. Cynthia says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    The raisins are great with this sauteed chard and that curried chicken you mentioned, man, I can just imagine the medley of flavours.

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  7. Coffee and Vanilla says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    What a good idea Kevin, back home my mom used to make soup from Swiss Chard… I must try it your way 🙂

    Margot

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  8. Mrs Ergül says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    another way to prepare green! this looks good and quick!

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  9. meeso says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    That looks great! I have made a dish somewhat similar with spinach and raisins and it was fabulous… So this dish looks very tempting!

    Reply
  10. Sharon says

    November 9, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    red chard is my favorite vegetable! i eat it every day. this looks great 🙂

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  11. Susan C says

    November 9, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    I just bought a BIG (think small pillow)bag of spinach from my local produce market for $3.49. I have given some away, eaten spinach salad two days in a row and made spinach florentine. I STILL have spinach left.

    So I think I’ll be making this with spinach instead of chard. I love the idea of adding something sweet and crunchy.

    Reply
  12. diva says

    November 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    mmmm..good move on the raisins!

    Reply
  13. Elly says

    November 9, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    This looks really simple and delicious. I love chard!

    Reply
  14. Elra says

    November 9, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Swiss chard is my most favorite vegetables. In fact, I grow them in my vegetable garden year after year. Healthy, lots of fiber, and delicious! It is hardly need any seasoning, olive oil, pine nuts, and currant will be perfect! Delicious, Kevin!

    Reply
  15. Mary says

    November 9, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Kevin, this is such a lovely combination and your photograph is absolutely beautiful.

    Reply
  16. Sylvie says

    November 9, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    I’m not a huge raisin lover, but this does look really good.

    Reply
  17. Esi says

    November 9, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    I just picked up some chard. Looks great

    Reply
  18. ttfn300 says

    November 9, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    swiss chard is so gorgeous!! and i like the little bit of sweetness from the raisins with these greens 🙂

    Reply
  19. DocChuck says

    November 9, 2008 at 9:17 pm

    I love chard, I love pine nuts, but I HATE raisins . . . to the extent that I will buy raisin bran, then pick out and throw away the raisins before eating it.

    Will the recipe work without the raisins?

    Reply
  20. Kalyn says

    November 9, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    This looks fabulous. I still have chard in my garden, that is if it has survived the snow! Darn snow anyway.

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  21. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    November 9, 2008 at 9:55 pm

    Love this! I make something very similar. Very healthy, tasty and Fall-like!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl says

    November 9, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Kevin, that looks delicious! YUM

    Reply
  23. Pam says

    November 9, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Like others, I’ve made this before with spinach, what a great idea for chard.

    Reply
  24. Sandie says

    November 9, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Now this looks fantastic! Great presentation for chard and the flavor combination must be insanely delicious. Definitely have to put this recipe to the test (and soon)!

    Reply
  25. PaniniKathy says

    November 10, 2008 at 12:36 am

    I was so enticed by the catalan spinach on the Mario Batali show, too! Thanks for this recipe – I’m sure it’s great with chard as well.

    Reply
  26. Megan says

    November 10, 2008 at 1:24 am

    This looks gorgeous. It reminds of a tapa that we always get at a local Spanish Restaurant. Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Heather says

    November 10, 2008 at 2:24 am

    mmmm i love swiss chard. it sounds lovely with raisins and pine nuts… i’ll bet it went perfectly with your chicken!!

    Reply
  28. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    November 10, 2008 at 2:44 am

    Beautiful side dish. I often find chard to be quite bitter, and in need of some sweetening.

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  29. veggie belly says

    November 10, 2008 at 3:19 am

    I love chard and pine nuts but never had them together. This looks healthy and delicious! Thanks for visiting my blog and leading me to yours 🙂

    Reply
  30. Amber says

    November 10, 2008 at 3:38 am

    Kevin, I am not a fan of greens, but I think I could eat that. If you got my attention you did good.

    Reply
  31. Pam says

    November 10, 2008 at 4:48 am

    Looks good. I love the flavors, textures and colors. A healthy and delicious side dish.

    Reply
  32. Manger La Ville says

    November 10, 2008 at 4:50 am

    This sounds super yummy. I love dried fruit with chard. I used to make caramelized shallots, kale and currants. Can’t wait to make it. Plus it is o good for you.

    Reply
  33. alwayswinner786 says

    November 10, 2008 at 5:17 am

    It looks yummy and sound delicious.I will surely give it a try.

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  34. giz says

    November 10, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    I dont’ use swiss chard very often – don’t ask me why – I just never think to pick it up. I’ll have to do a mental readjustment

    Reply
  35. Lida says

    November 11, 2008 at 3:03 am

    so weird! this is exactly what I had for dinner last night, although mine also had capers in it.

    Reply
  36. Jan says

    November 11, 2008 at 1:02 pm

    Looks lovley and sounds lovely!

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  37. MrsDocChuck says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    I made it without raisins for Chuck and it worked beautifully. Probably not as sweet as it should have been but it was a great, healthy side dish.

    My husband’s doctor has urged him repeatedly to incorporate more dry fruits into his diet to maintain regularity.

    Since he liked this so much I am going to use the raisins next time, in an attempt to follow “doctors orders!”

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