Author Notes
This recipe was adapted from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone - Braised Chard. I make it weekly with my own twist. (no garlic, cilantro, olive oil or paprika) I add brown mushrooms and a couple of tablespoons of pre-bought olive, caper and pepper tapenade from Whole Foods. I tend to double the recipe and use leftovers in omelettes or quesadillas. You can also make this recipe with other leafy greens. Here is the original recipe:
Braised Chard With Cilantro
INGREDIENTS
2 large bunches chard, about 2 pounds, leaves sliced into 1 inch wide ribbons
1 1/2 cups of the chard stems, trimmed and diced
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp Paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper
—Jennifer Hauth
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups
Rainbow Swiss Chard, trimmed and diced (Buy 2 bunches)
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3 tablespoons
Olive, Caper and Pepper Tapenade (Whole Foods)
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10-12
Chopped Brown Mushrooms
Directions
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DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients in a wide, heavy pot with a few pinches of salt. Add 1/4 cup water, cover tightly and cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Check once or twice to make sure there is enough moisture. If anything is sticking, add a few tablespoons of water. The chard should be silky and very fragrant.
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