PICKLED SWISS CHARD STEMS

Pickled Swiss Chard Stems image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories condiments, project, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 or more servings as a condiment or in salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

Stems from 2 bunches Swiss chard
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut stems in pieces 1/2-inch wide and 2 inches long. Place in saucepan with stock and bay leaf, and simmer 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and place in shallow glass or ceramic dish with bay leaf.
Mix oil and vinegar together, and pour over chard stems. Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, and allow to marinate overnight and up to four days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams