Braised Swiss Chard with Currants and Feta
A Mediterranean-inspired side dish combining tender Swiss chard leaves and stems braised with garlic, sweet currants, and topped with tangy feta cheese. Perfect balance of earthy, sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
- •1 bunch Swiss chard
- •1 clove garlic
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •3 tablespoons dried currants
- •⅓ cup water
- •1½ ounces feta
- •⅓ cup feta
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough parts near base, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Coarsely chop leaves.
5 min
- 2.
Cook garlic in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard stems and ribs, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add currants and cook, stirring, until plump, about 1 minute. Add chard leaves and water and increase heat to moderate, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in feta.
12 min
