French Swiss Chard Recipe

This elegant and simple French-inspired recipe highlights the earthy flavors of Swiss chard perfectly complemented by fragrant rosemary, sweet raisins, and crunchy pine nuts. A quick and healthy weeknight meal, ready in under 20 minutes! Serve this vibrant dish alongside poached eggs and crusty bread for a truly satisfying and flavorful experience. A surprisingly sophisticated meal made with humble ingredients!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 189.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Swiss Chard

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How to Make French Swiss Chard

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Remove the chard stems and thick central vein from 1 bunch (about 1 pound) of Swiss chard leaves. Chop the leaves coarsely.
  3. In a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until sizzling.
  4. Add the chopped chard and 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, stirring well to coat the chard with the butter mixture.
  5. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, until the chard has wilted to about half its original volume.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup pine nuts. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, until any moisture has evaporated and the nuts are lightly toasted.
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately as a side dish or with poached eggs and toasted bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

30g

Carbs

4g