"Chinese chard with almonds" is a classic vegetarian dish that is quick, easy to make and packed with flavor. It is a delicious and nutritious side dish that can be paired with grilled meats, fish or tofu. Versatile Chinese chard pairs well with a variety of sauces and seasonings, making it a popular ingredient in many cuisines. This flavorful dish is a great way to add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to your diet.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SWISS CHARD PESTO WITH ALMONDS AND PECORINO
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories condiment
Time 20m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season the water generously with kosher salt. Prepare an ice water bath with a colander. Blanch the Swiss chard in the boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Shock immediately in the ice water. Drain by squeezing the leaves in a ball in a clean kitchen cloth.
- Put the cooked chard, almonds, cheese, nutmeg, cloves, lemon zest and juice and garlic into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture begins to break down and come together. Add enough olive oil to the mixture to just get it to come together, about 3/4 cup. Season with salt and pepper.
CHINESE CHARD WITH ALMONDS
The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes a great side dish, especially in spring and summer. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 in. of water to a boil. Add chard; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside., In same saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper, tomato and onion; saute until pepper is crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Stir in next five ingredients; add cooked chard. Cook and stir until pepper is tender, 3-4 minutes ; add lemon juice. Top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SHALLOTS AND ALMONDS
There are lots of textures in this simple dish. We cook the chard stems first, since they need a little more time than the leaves to get tender (but not too long, so they retain some bite). Then we stir in the leaves, a fistful at a time, until tender. We top the chard with crunchy almonds and a drizzle of olive oil, which gives it a silky finish. If you have some on hand, toss in some dried cherries for a sweet note.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the Swiss chard by stripping the leaves from the stems with a knife. Slice the stems on a slight diagonal about 1/2 inch thick. Loosely arrange the leaves and chop into large pieces.
- Toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium heat without oil, shaking the pan occasionally, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour them out of the pan to stop them from cooking and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add the shallots and chard stems and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and browned, about 6 minutes. If the skillet begins to brown too quickly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add a handful of the chard leaves and a little salt, stirring until they wilt; continue adding leaves, seasoning lightly and wilting, until all the leaves are wilted.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinegar and some additional olive oil, top with the almonds and sprinkle with dried cherries if using.
- 6th ingredient - dried cherries, golden raisins, diced apricots
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SWISS CHARD WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS
Categories Leafy Green Side Sauté Easter Raisin Almond Sherry Chard Chile Pepper Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring Sherry and raisins to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let cool.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute more. Add chard by handfuls to pot, tossing to wilt between additions, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add raisins with soaking liquid, chile, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
Tips:
- Choose tender Chinese chard: Look for bunches with bright green leaves and crisp stalks.
- Blanch the chard: Blanching helps preserve the chard's vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Use a variety of nuts: Almonds are a classic choice, but you can also use walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts.
- Toast the nuts: Toasting brings out the nuts' flavor and makes them more fragrant.
- Use a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette or soy sauce-based dressing is all you need to enhance the chard's flavor.
- Serve warm or cold: Chinese chard with almonds can be served warm as a side dish or chilled as a salad.
Conclusion:
This versatile dish is a great way to enjoy the many health benefits of Chinese chard. It's a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and it's also low in calories and fat. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a salad, Chinese chard with almonds is a delicious and healthy addition to your meals.
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