Rainbow Swiss Chard with Raisins

Votes: 1

Time: 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

This hearty and healthy vegetable side dish will appeal to those who enjoy combining contrasting flavors in one dish. Rainbow chard, with its slightly bitter flavor, is sautéed with sweet golden raisins and smoky bacon. These three ingredients complement each other perfectly, infusing the dish with festive flavor. The recipe uses both the leaves and the colorful stems of the chard, ensuring a side dish that delights not only with its flavor but also with its gorgeous autumnal color palette.

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Recipe:

Chop the leaves of 2 bunches rainbow chard; slice the stems. In a large saucepan, sauté 3 slices chopped bacon in olive oil. Add the chard stems, 1 sliced red onion, 1/3 cup golden raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add the chard leaves in batches and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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