SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SHALLOTS AND ALMONDS
There are lots of textures in this simple dish. We cook the chard stems first, since they need a little more time than the leaves to get tender (but not too long, so they retain some bite). Then we stir in the leaves, a fistful at a time, until tender. We top the chard with crunchy almonds and a drizzle of olive oil, which gives it a silky finish. If you have some on hand, toss in some dried cherries for a sweet note.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the Swiss chard by stripping the leaves from the stems with a knife. Slice the stems on a slight diagonal about 1/2 inch thick. Loosely arrange the leaves and chop into large pieces.
- Toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium heat without oil, shaking the pan occasionally, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour them out of the pan to stop them from cooking and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add the shallots and chard stems and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and browned, about 6 minutes. If the skillet begins to brown too quickly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add a handful of the chard leaves and a little salt, stirring until they wilt; continue adding leaves, seasoning lightly and wilting, until all the leaves are wilted.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinegar and some additional olive oil, top with the almonds and sprinkle with dried cherries if using.
- 6th ingredient - dried cherries, golden raisins, diced apricots
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams
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