Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chickpea Stir Fry

Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chickpea Stir Fry

This simple dish was the recipe of the week for our CSA members. We harvested swiss chard for the first time this season and the plants are looking beautiful and healthy. We plant chard 5 times throughout the farm season and each planting consists of about 700 chard plants. We love this leafy green and it's always a highlight when we get to include this beautiful vegetable into our CSA boxes.   This seasonal salad is hearty enough to be served as a main course for two people but works well as a side dish for a small crowd. The flavors are fresh, satisfying and the addition of nuts, raisins and fresh herbs take this simple salad to a whole new level. Grab a large bunch of swiss chard, pick up a bottle of you favorite wine and head straight for your kitchen! Cheers from Tumbleweed!

Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chickpea Stir Fry

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
  • 4 garlic scapes, finely chopped (or sub with 4 cloves of thinly sliced garlic)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large bunch of swiss chard, ribs and stems chopped into 1/4 inch pieces and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (if from the can rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 5 minutes to soften)
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice + more to taste
  • 2-3 Tablespoons minced dill
  • goat milk feta cheese for topping (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat lightly toast the chopped almonds; about 3 minutes. Shake the pan multiple times throughout toasting. Remove the almonds from the pan and place in a bowl.
  2. In the same skillet add the 2 1/2 Tablespoons of oil and heat over medium. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden. About 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, chard stems and chickpeas. Continue to cook, stirring often until the chard stems soften and the chickpeas brown up a bit. About 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chard leaves and cook, tossing occasionally, until the leaves are wilted, about 4 minutes.
  4. Turn of the heat and add the raisins, toasted almonds, a healthy pinch of salt + pepper and 1 heaping Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Divide among plates and top each portion with fresh dill and a sprinkle of feta cheese.

Notes

*Use this recipe as a guide *Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary *Always taste test as you go *Have fun in the kitchen

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