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Braised Swiss Chard
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine Type: North American
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 1 lb swiss chard (~12 2/3 cups)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (~1 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 3 tbsp currants, dried
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cheese, feta, crumbled
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Cut stems and center ribs from the chard, discarding any tough parts near base.
    2. Then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 1" long pieces.
    3. Coarsely chop the leaves.
  2. Cooking
    1. Cook garlic in oil in a pot over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
    2. Add chard stems and ribs and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
    3. Add currants and cook, stirring 1 minute.
    4. Add chard leaves and water and increase heat to medium, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.
    5. Remove from heat and stir in feta.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1357%
Total Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 3g14%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 382mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
    Dietary Fiber 2g9%
    Sugars 6g--
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 6994iu140%
Vitamin C 35mg58%
Calcium 128mg13%
Iron 2mg14%