Chard With Cranberries

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, well-washed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • handful sunflower seeds, roasted unsalted
  • handful dried cranberries
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • squeeze of lemon
  • sprinkle of dried red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1
    Trim the stems from the chard and cut into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. Slice the leaves, still wet from washing, into 1/2-inch ribbons and also reserve.
  2. 2
    In a 2-inch high saute pan, heat the oil over medium. Add the crushed garlic, sunflower seeds, and the chard stems and saute until just starting to soften.
  3. 3
    Add the dried cranberries and the chard ribbons, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until the leaves start to wilt; add a splash of water if the pan seems dry.
  4. 4
    Once the leaves have wilted and the stems are softened, remove from the heat. Squeeze the lemon over the chard and stir. Serve promptly with a pinch of pepper flakes.

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