Swiss Chard With Beets, Goat Cheese and Raisins

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Swiss Chard With Beets, Goat Cheese and Raisins Recipe
in Vegan

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lbs swiss chard
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large red onion , halved lengthwise and cut thinly crosswise
3/4 cup green onion , sliced
5 garlic cloves , chopped
2 jalapeno chiles , thinly sliced crosswise
3 cans diced tomatoes with juice , drained
1 cup golden raisin
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
5 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese , crumbled
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
460
Sugar
29g
Fat
27g
Swiss Chard With Beets, Goat Cheese and Raisins is a vegan dish that features a range of delicious flavors. The swiss chard is cooked with beets, onions, garlic and jalapeno chiles, then seasoned with golden raisins and lime juice. Soft fresh goat cheese is then crumbled over the top, and the dish is finished off with pine nuts. The dish is not only healthy, but it is also visually appealing, with its vibrant hues of green, red, and yellow. This dish can be served as a main meal or as a side dish, and can be paired with a variety of wines or other beverages. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a vegetarian or vegan dish that is healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. It is also a great option for those who are looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet.

Instructions

1.Clean and remove the stems from the Swiss chard. Trim down and slice the leaves.
2.In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, green onions and jalapeno chiles and cook for 3 minutes.
3.Add the cooked onion, green onion and jalapeno chiles in a bowl. In the same skillet add the remaining oil and garlic, then add Swiss chard and sauté for 3 minutes.
4.Add the diced beets and diced tomatoes, cover and cook until tender.
5.Mix in the raisins and raisin paste and cook for 2 minutes more.
6.Remove from heat, add lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Top with goat cheese crumbled and pine nuts.

PROS

Swiss Chard With Beets, Goat Cheese and Raisins is a delicious vegan recipe that is both easy to prepare and packed full of flavor.
The combination of Swiss chard, beets, goat cheese, and raisins creates a blend of sweet and savory that is both appealing to the eye and the taste buds.

The recipe is also very healthy, with the use of fresh produce, olive oil, and goat cheese that is significantly lower in fat and calories than cow’s milk cheese.

CONS

The recipe may not be ideal for those who do not enjoy the texture or taste of either Swiss chard or beets.
Goat cheese may not be to everyone’s liking as well.

The recipe is also time-consuming and requires some preparation before cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss Chard With Beets, Goat Cheese and Raisins is a nutritious meal that is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Swiss chard is high in Vitamin K, which can help with blood clotting, while beets are high in fiber, which can promote healthy digestion.

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