Braised Swiss Chard with Currants and Feta - recipe

yield: Makes 4 servings

active time: 15 min

total time: 20 min

The red stems and green leaves of Swiss chard may hint at Christmas, but once you taste them with feta and currants, you'll want to cook this dish... more ›

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) bunch Swiss chard
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons dried currants
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/3 cup)

Preparation

Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough parts near base, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Coarsely chop leaves.

Cook garlic in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard stems and ribs, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add currants and cook, stirring, until plump, about 1 minute. Add chard leaves and water and increase heat to moderate, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in feta.



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