{"id":73,"date":"2026-02-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/29\/swiss-chard-with-raisins-and-pine-nuts\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:50:39","slug":"swiss-chard-with-raisins-and-pine-nuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=73","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A unique dish that makes wonderful side dish! Swiss chard is a <\/i>great green to start adding more of into your diet.<\/i>
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  • 1 \u00bd pounds Swiss chard (preferably rainbow or red)<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 cup pine nuts (2 \u00bd ounces)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup golden raisins<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    Directions<\/b><\/div>\n
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    • Tear chard leaves from stems, then coarsely chop stem and leaves separately.<\/li>\n
    • Toast pine nuts in oil in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderated heat, stirring constantly, until golden, 1 \u00bd to 2 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.<\/li>\n
    • Cook onion in remaining oil in pot, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, then add chard stems and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.<\/li>\n
    • Add raisins and \u00bd cup water and simmer, covered, until stems are softened, about 3 minutes.<\/li>\n
    • Add chard leaves and remaining \u00bd cup water and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 3 minutes.<\/li>\n
    • Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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