Braised Chard with Currants and Feta
I may have mentioned I have a ton of chard. It keeps on growing in its raised bed in the back yard, despite the fact that it’s October (!!!). I sauté lots of it, with garlic and chickpeas, but today recalled a recipe that involved feta and currants. Not much of a deviation, I realize, but I assure you it was worth the quick trip down a side street.
I loved this. It was fast and easy. The combo of wilted greens with salty feta and bits of sweet currants was da bomb. I’d love it with lamb. (Salty, quickly grilled chops!) Tonight it was divine with reheated leftover roast chicken. I’d love it on its own. I may make it again for Thanksgiving dinner.
If this dish was a dude I’d say hey, can I see you again?
Braised Chard with Currants and Feta
adapted from Gourmet
canola or olive oil, for cooking
a dab of butter
1 bunch chard
3 garlic cloves, crushed
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. (give or take) dried currants
1/3 cup crumbled feta (give or take)Heat a heavy skillet with a drizzle of oil and a dab of butter. Chop the stems of the chard and start to saute them. Chop or crush the garlic and after about 5 minutes, add them to the pan with the chard leaves, torn or chopped. Cook for a minute, then add the currants and about 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook for a few minutes, until the leaves are tender. Remove the lid and cook the extra moisture off, then stir in the feta and immediately remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Serve immediately. Serves 2-4.
October 06 2011 | veg | 15 Comments »
