Sauteed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisins & Capers

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This dish also makes a delicious pasta partner. Tossed with a pound of your favorite pasta and 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, this Swiss chard goes from a sumptuous side dish to a spectacular main course.

SERVINGS
4

COOK TIME
20

TOTAL TIME
50

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds Swiss chard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons drained capers

PREPARATION
1. Trim tough stem ends from Swiss chard. Cut stems crosswise into 1-inch pieces; cut leaves into 2-inch pieces, keeping stems and leaves separate.

2. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 4 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add chard stems and cook, covered, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in raisins. Add leaves to stems in batches, covering skillet after each batch; cook 7 to 10 minutes total or until leaves are tender and wilted, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in capers.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 120
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 555 mg
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 4 g

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