We posed the question to Chef Anat at neighborhood favorite, Cafe Petisco, whose Green Shakshuka (a weekend brunch item featuring melting, creamy greens, including Swiss chard) is a favorite among the Core. Here are some of the flavorful ideas she shared with us:
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts & Raisins
Saute Swiss chard in olive oil with garlic, salt & pepper.
Move cooked chard to a bowl and mix with raisins & pine nuts.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve!
Sauteed Swiss Chard with Onion, Tomato & Garbanzo Beans
Saute 1 sliced onion, add garlic, fresh ripe diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, tumeric, dried oregano. Add swiss chard and cook for about 10-15 min adding vegetable stock or water when needed. Add garbanzo beans, mix well, and cook for a few more minutes until beans are heated through.
"Mac & Swiss"
Add sauteed Swiss shard finely chopped to your favorite mac and cheese recipe. Just add when assembling the chard in the baking dish, top with bread crumbs & bake
Swiss Chard Tzatziki with Pita Chips
Blanch Swiss chard (Cook in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Removed chard to cold/ice water bath to cool.) Drain chard and squeeze to remove all water, finely chop chard and mix with Greek yogurt, chopped garlic, Cayenne, S&P, lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil to taste. Mix well & serve with pita chips.
Thanks for the inspiration, Anat!
