Swiss Chard with Raisins and Almonds
A Mediterranean-inspired side dish combining tender Swiss chard with sweet golden raisins and toasted almonds, seasoned with smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.
4 servings
20 min
Ingredients
- •½ large onion
- •2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
- •2 pounds Swiss chard
- •½ cup golden raisins
- •½ cup water
- •¼ cup almonds
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt in 2 tablespoons oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Sprinkle with paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add chard in batches, stirring frequently, until wilted, then add raisins and water. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt.
15 min
- 2.
Cook almonds in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle almonds over chard.
5 min