Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Put the raisins and wine in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside for the raisins to macerate while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  • Spread the pine nuts out on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the oven just until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Watch the nuts carefully.
  • They have a high fat content and will color quickly.
  • Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Separate the chard into leaves, trimming back the thick stems but leaving the leaves whole.
  • Swish in cool water, then carefully pat or spin dry.
  • Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic.
  • Saute for about 30 seconds, then add the chard.
  • Stir to coat the leaves in oil.
  • Add the raisins and wine.
  • Cook until the chard is totally wilted and the wine has mostly evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.