Wilted Swiss Chard with Chilli, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Knife and chopping board
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- 300 g Swiss chard
- ½ chilli
- 2 cloves garlic
- 25 g toasted pine nuts
- Mint leaves chopped
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the garlic and chilli.
- Remove the stalks from the Swiss chard if thick and cut the leaves into 10 cm pieces.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan with a little olive oil.
- Add the stalks, garlic, and chilli, and fry over low to medium heat for about 3 minutes until the stalks soften.
- Add the Swiss chard leaves (torn in half if large) and cook for a further 3 minutes until the leaves have wilted down.
- Toss in the toasted pine nuts and chopped mint.
- Serve warm.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or as part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Pinot Grigio to complement the flavors of the dish.
Nutrition values
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 2 g