Red Chard with Onions, Pancetta and Raisins

cook time:: 20 minutes

Makes 4 to 6 servings

This vegetable dish can be prepared with any type of chard, collards, kale or turnip greens. The bitterness of the greens is balanced by the sweetness of the onions and raisins, it all contrasts well with the saltiness of the pancetta.

ingredients

2 lbs Swiss chard, roughly chopped
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 oz. pancetta, diced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste

directions

1
Separate Swiss chard from the stems and roughly chop both the leaves and stems, set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and pancetta and cook, stirring frequently until onion is quite soft, about 7 minutes. Add the chard stems and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the raisins and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, cover skillet and simmer until stems have softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Add the Swiss chard leaves, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and braise for 3 to 4 minutes. When most of the liquid has evaporated, it is done. Serve hot or at room temp.