Preparation time is 45 minutes, 27 minutes active. Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), washed, leaves and stalks separated
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, toast the pine nuts over low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
In the same pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and very soft, 9 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile. cut the chard stalks into sticks 1/4 inch wide and 2 inches long. Tear the leaves into 2-inch pieces.
Add the stalks and golden raisins to the caramelized onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the stalk are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the leaves and vinegar. Continue cooking until the leaves are very wilted and tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the reserved pine nuts.
Per serving: 117 calories; 59 calories from fat; 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 578 mg sodium
