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Swiss Chard with Olives and Raisins
Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine
- Total Time:
- 30 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 20 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 2 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound (about 1/2 large bunch) Swiss chard, washed well and drained
- 1/2 onion, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins, chopped fine
- Salt
- 6 kalamata or other large brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped fine
Directions
Cut stems and thick center ribs from Swiss chard leaves. Discard center ribs and chop coarse stems and leaves separately.
In a 9-inch heavy skillet cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add stems, 2 tablespoons water, raisins, and salt, to taste, and cook, covered, over moderately low heat until stems are softened, about 5 minutes. Add leaves, olives, and remaining 2 tablespoons water and cook, covered, over moderate heat until leaves are wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated and leaves are tender.