BRUSCHETTA WITH SWISS CHARD, PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS

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Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Currant     Pine Nut     Chard     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a first-course

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup dried currants
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 bunches Swiss chard (about 1 1/4 pounds), ribs trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
8 3 x 2 x 1/2-inch slices crusty French bread

Steps:

  • Place 1/4 cup currants in small bowl. Add enough warm water to cover currants. Soak 20 minutes. Drain well. Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and pale golden, about 1 minute. Add Swiss chard. Sauté until chard is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in pine nuts and currants. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange bread in single layer on baking sheet. Bake bread until golden, about 5 minutes. Brush remaining 1 tablespoon oil over bread slices. Top with warm chard mixture, dividing equally. Arrange on platter and serve.

Awais 110
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I'm allergic to pine nuts. Can I substitute another nut?


slice xf life
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.


Cassidy Van sitters
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party. I think my guests will love it.


Kamohelo John
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This recipe sounds like it would be a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard.


Aamir Meer
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I'm not sure about the combination of Swiss chard and currants, but I'm willing to give it a try.


michael mwangi
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Bishwanatha Yadav
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I'll pass.


Riyaan Patel
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Meh.


Ridoy Hossain
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Not bad!


Hekmat Zurmati
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Yum!


thozama silingile
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and maybe some red pepper flakes. Otherwise, it was a good base recipe.


Noorfatima noorfatima
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So easy and delicious! I used a baguette instead of the ciabatta bread and it turned out great. The Swiss chard was a bit bitter for my taste, so I added a little bit of honey to the mixture.


Afolake Ayeni
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The Swiss chard added a nice earthy flavor, while the pine nuts and currants added a touch of sweetness and crunch. I also loved the garlicky bread. It was the perfect way to soak up all the delicious


Khan Baby
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This bruschetta recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The combination of Swiss chard, pine nuts, and currants creates a harmonious balance of savory, nutty, and sweet notes. The crispy toasted bread provides the perfect base for the v