A Family Affair
SWISS
CHARD WITH LIME
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Quick and simple, this is a delicious accompaniment
to something rich like the Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Much as I love
fresh spinach, given the choice I would always choose chard. For some
reason it is usually fresher and more flavoursome than spinach.
Remove the large central spine with a sharp knife and cook it separately or save
it for a stir-fry the next day. |
Ingredients
1¾lb/875g Swiss chard, or 1¼lb/625g
fresh spinach
juice of 1 fresh lime
4tbsp/60ml extra virgin olive oil
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Prepare
the chard or spinach.
Tear the larger leaves apart and wash thoroughly.
Chard leaves can be a bit gritty but, unlike spinach, will not wilt so readily
in water.
2. Mix the lime juice with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with
salt and pepper.
3. In a saucepan heat the remaining olive oil, add the chard and stir.
Cover and allow to cook for 5 minutes over a medium heat, then remove the lid.
The chard should be almost cooked, give it a stir and replace the lid for 1 minute
more.
4. Just before serving, stir in the lime and oil, mixing well.
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