Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable Swiss Chard with Currants and Feta. This vibrant dish, brimming with earthy flavors and tangy accents, is a testament to the beauty of simple, rustic cooking. Savor the tender Swiss chard leaves, sautéed to perfection with aromatic garlic and shallots, then complemented by the sweetness of plump currants and the salty tang of crumbled feta cheese.
This versatile recipe offers three variations to suit your taste preferences. In the classic version, the Swiss chard is sautéed with garlic, shallots, and currants, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. For a touch of heat, try the spicy version, where red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. And for those who prefer a creamy indulgence, the creamy version incorporates a luscious béchamel sauce, enveloping the Swiss chard in a velvety embrace.
Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, highlighting the versatility of this humble vegetable. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice venturing into the world of Mediterranean cuisine, this recipe is sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the essence of fresh, seasonal produce.
SWISS-CHARD AND FETA PASTA
Briny capers and anchovies and salty feta offset the sweetness of the orange juice and dried currants perfectly in this Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook 2 to 3 minutes less than according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup liquid, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large, straight- sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add capers; cook until crisp, 1 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels.
- Add garlic, anchovies, and zest to skillet; cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in chard stems and currants; cook 2 minutes. Add orange juice; cook until evaporated, 30 seconds. Stir in chard leaves, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until stems are tender and leaves are just wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Combine reserved pasta water, 1/2 cup feta, and pasta in skillet. Cook, stirring, until pasta is cooked through and feta has melted into liquid, about 3 minutes. Add chard mixture; toss to combine. Fold in another 1/2 cup feta. Serve, sprinkled with capers, pine nuts, and remaining 1/2 cup feta.
ROASTED SWISS CHARD WITH FETA
This method of cooking chard was given to me (in very few words) from an organic farmer who was selling the first chard we ever bought. We tried it and could not believe how delicious this was. Delicious! Double this recipe if you are a large family of veggie eaters.
Provided by XANDISMOM
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Toss the chard stems and onions in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chard stems have softened and the onion is starting to brown on the corners, about 15 minutes. Toss the chard leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the leaves over the stem mixture, then scatter the feta cheese over top.
- Return to the oven, and bake until the stems are tender, the leaves are beginning to crisp, and the feta is melted and golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SWISS CHARD WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS
This is a popular dish throughout the Mediterranean, particularly in Catalonia, Provence, and the Italian Riviera. It is often made with spinach, but I prefer to use Swiss chard, because the chard stands up to the cooking but still has a delicate flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the raisins or currants in a bowl and pour on hot water to cover. Soak 10 minutes and drain.
- Fill a bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the chard. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the bowl of ice water and let sit for a few minutes. Drain and squeeze out as much water as you can. Chop coarsely.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the chard stems and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until they begin to color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, just until the garlic begins to smell fragrant about 1 minute. Add the chopped greens and raisins or currants and toss together until they are well coated with oil and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SWISS CHARD WITH CURRANTS AND FETA
I thought after using this site for a while that I'd post one of my favorite recipes. It's adapted from Gourmet Magazine, and it's perfect for winter holidays (great colors!) I say it serves 2-4, but I often eat it all by myself!
Provided by Ames Shaps
Categories Chard
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse chard well several times. Cut ribs and stems from leaves, then chop ribs and stems to 1/2 inch pieces. Chop leaves to 1-inch strips.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes till lightly golden.
- Add ribs and stems of chard, along with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add currants and cook for 1 minute, until plump.
- Add chard leaves and water, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook covered 5 minutes, or until leaves and stems are soft.
- Crumble feta over chard and mix inches Serve warm.
SPAGHETTI AND SWISS CHARD WITH GARLIC CHIPS
Executive food editor Kemp Minifie brought the idea for this restorative pasta from her own home. Everyone in the test kitchen loved the briny intensity of feta and olives offset by sweet currants and slightly bitter chard. The garlic doesnt stay crisp for long, so be sure to serve immediately.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Garlic Pasta Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Swiss Cheese Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook garlic, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer garlic with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Cook onion in oil remaining in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add currants and cook, stirring, until plumped, about 1 minute.
- Stir chard stems into onion mixture with water and 3/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and cook, covered, until stems and leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 5 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water and drain spaghetti.
- Toss spaghetti with chard, olives, and 1/2 cup cooking water, adding more cooking water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with feta and garlic chips.
SWISS CHARD, STIR FRIED, WITH FETA CHEESE
Low cal veggie, High iron. Great with the touch of Feta & Pine nuts. Don't overcook. You can include this in a Chinese meal as an exta vegetable dish
Provided by Bergy
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a wok heat the oil (medium heat).
- Add shallots; stir fry 1 minute or until just beginning to brown.
- Add Swiss Chard, toss and cover.
- Cook 2 minutes.
- Remove cover and cook about another minute.
- If there is any liqiud drain it off.
- Stir in the Feta cheese, cook 30 seconds or until it starts to melt.
- Add Pine nuts and season.
- Serve immediately.
SWISS CHARD WITH CURRANTS AND PINE NUTS
I like this recipe - both with currants & golden raisins. Finding this in the New York Times helped me decide to go for the Misticanza di Bietole da Costa chard mix to get red, white, green & yellow chard all at once. Advance preparation: You can make this several hours before serving. Reheat gently on top of the stove if you want to serve it hot. The blanched greens will keep in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 days.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Chard
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the raisins or currants in a bowl and pour on hot water to cover. Soak 10 minutes and drain.
- Fill a bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the chard. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the bowl of ice water and let sit for a few minutes. Drain and squeeze out as much water as you can. Chop coarsely.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Add the chard stems and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until they begin to color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute or just until the garlic begins to smell fragrant. Add the chopped greens and raisins or currants and toss together until they are well coated with oil and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve, or allow to cool and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 702.7, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 5.3
SWISS CHARD WITH LEMON AND FETA
Make and share this Swiss Chard With Lemon and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Chard
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse chard and place in a large stock pot with water still clinging to leaves. Cover and cook on medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and return to pot. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 597.2, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh Swiss chard: Look for leaves that are deep green in color and free of blemishes.
- Prepare the Swiss chard properly: Remove the tough stems from the leaves and wash the leaves thoroughly. Cut the leaves into thin strips.
- Cook the Swiss chard over medium heat: This will help to preserve the nutrients in the leaves.
- Add the currants and feta cheese towards the end of cooking: This will prevent the currants from becoming too soft and the feta cheese from melting completely.
- Season the dish to taste: Use salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve the Swiss chard immediately: This dish is best served fresh.
Conclusion:
Swiss chard with currants and feta is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This dish is also a good source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to prepare Swiss chard, this recipe is a great option.
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