Author Notes: This can be a great side or even a vegetarian main course. Simmering the greens in wine, vinegar and maple syrup until the liquid is absorbed gives them a nice texture and a deep flavor. —clintonhillbilly
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
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1
bunch swiss chard
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2
tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2
tablespoons maple syrup
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1/2
cup red wine
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1/2
onion, thinly sliced
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1
inch ginger, minced
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1
can white beans, drained
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1
handful pecans
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2
good shakes crushed red pepper
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salt to taste
Directions
- Sautee ginger and onion in olive oil until soft.
- Add red wine, balsamic, maple syrup, crushed pepper, chopped chard. Toss until chard is covered.
- Cover pot and simmer 5 minutes, then uncover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
- Add white beans, pecans. Season to taste.