SWISS CHARD WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS

Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds image

Provided by Vickie Parks @Northwestgal

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup(s) dry sherry
1/2 cup(s) raisins
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) sliced almonds
4 clove(s) garlic, thinly sliced
4 bunch(es) swiss chard, center ribs and stems removed and cut into 2-inch pieces (about 16 cups)
1 large fresno chile or red jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon(s) finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoon(s) fresh lemon juice, or more if needed
- salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Bring Sherry and raisins to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool.
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute more. Add chard by handfuls to pot, tossing to wilt between additions, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
Add raisins with soaking liquid, chile (or pepper), lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.