Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts – Mediterranean Wellness

• 1 ½ kilos Swiss chard (ideally rainbow or pink)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (2 ½ ounces)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• 1 cup water

Instructions

• Tear chard leaves from stems, then coarsely chop stem and leaves individually.
• Toast pine nuts in oil in a large 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderated warmth, stirring consistently, till golden, 1 ½ to 2 minutes, then switch with a slotted spoon to paper towels to empty and season with salt.
• Cook dinner onion in remaining oil in pot, stirring often, 1 minute, then add chard stems and prepare dinner, stirring often, 2 minutes.
• Add raisins and ½ cup water and simmer, lined, till stems are softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add chard leaves and remaining ½ cup water and simmer, partially lined, stirring often, till depart are tender, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.