Recipe: Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

SWISS CHARD WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

1 large red Swiss chard (about 10 to 12 stalks)
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash ground black pepper

Rinse Swiss chard; shake to remove excess moisture, but do not pat dry. Cut leaves from stalks for a later use. Very coarsely chop leaves. Set aside.

Place pine nuts in 12 inch skillet; cook over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Remove from skillet; set aside.

Add oil to same skillet; heat over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add chopped chard; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chard begins to wilt.

Stir in pine nuts, raisins, salt and pepper. With slotted spoon, place chard mixture in serving bowl.

Servings: 4
Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks, July 2000