Best Sweet And Spicy Swiss Chard Recipes

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SPICY SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH



Spicy Swiss Chard or Spinach image

From Food Network's Big Daddy's House with Aaron McCarty(winner of The Next Food Network Star), this is yummy and pairs well with Lemon Pepper Orzo and Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips (or 2 bunches spinach)
splash white wine (or wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown(watch carefully, don't let it burn!).
  • Add the chard or spinach and toss quickly.
  • Stir in a splash of white wine.
  • Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and greens are wilted.
  • Add the sugar, season with salt and serve. Enjoy!

SPICY SWISS CHARD



Spicy Swiss Chard image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips
Splash white wine
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown. Add chard and toss quickly. Stir in a splash of white wine. Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and chard is wilted. Add the sugar, season with salt and serve.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SWISS CHARD WITH DRIED CURRANTS



Sweet-and-Sour Swiss Chard with Dried Currants image

This quick-to-make Sicilian side dish can accompany chicken, fish or meats.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds green and/or red Swiss chard (about 3 large bunches), tough ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
3 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook Swiss chard in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add Swiss chard and currants and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Drizzle vinegar over and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

SPICY SWISS CHARD & BEANS



Spicy Swiss Chard & Beans image

Make and share this Spicy Swiss Chard & Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches swiss chard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans or 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons green hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove stems from swiss chard; coarsely chop swiss chard leaves.
  • Heat oil in 5-quart dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add swiss chard.
  • Cook until wilted, but still bright green, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in beans, green pepper sauce and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat until mixture is heated through.

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