Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts recipe perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

15g

Fat

13g

Spanish-Style Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course. The combination of sweet raisins, nutty pine nuts, and hearty Swiss chard makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and easy vegetarian dish that is both tasty and nutritious.

Instructions

1.	Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the raisins and pine nuts and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
2.	Add the Swiss chard to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Swiss chard is wilted and tender.
3.	Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare, this vegetarian recipe is both delicious and nutritious, making it perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.

The Swiss chard in this recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the taste of Swiss chard or the texture of raisins or pine nuts in their food.

This dish may be too light and lacking in protein for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve heart health.
Raisins and pine nuts are also good sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

	2 pounds Swiss chard , stemmed and chopped
	2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	4 ounces raisins
	2 ounces pine nuts
	salt and ground black pepper to taste