All posts tagged: swiss chard

Greens Agrodolce with Marcona Almonds and Crispy Fried Shallots

Greens Agrodolce with Marcona Almonds and Crispy Fried Shallots

This is my favorite way to eat dark leafy greens- Italian style sweet and sour with meaty almonds and savory shallots. This recipe has the perfect balance of flavors and textures to compliment the bitter greens.  You can use a single type or a mixture, either way these greens are anything but boring! 🙂 Ingredients: 1 lg bunch Dark Leafy Greens (Mustard, Kale, Swiss Chard and/or Beet Greens) 1/2 small Onion, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 Shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Marcona or toasted slivered Almonds 1 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Olive Oil Pinch of Red Chili Flakes Salt & Pepper Directions: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, add onion and stir to coat. Tear any tough center ribs from the greens, chop the ribs and add to the onion. Sauté until onions are soft and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Chop remaining greens, add to the pan and mix to coat with oil. Sprinkle with vinegar, honey, chili flakes and …

Sautéed Greens With Smoked Salt and Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Sautéed greens with smoked salt are my new favorite thing to eat at the moment! Smoked salt adds amazing depth to the flavor to any vegetable dish. My absolute favorite is called “7-fire” from  Hepp’s Salt Co., available at farmer’s markets around Los Angeles and online, but you can also find smoked salt at Whole Foods, Walmart and most gourmet markets. You could also make some next time you BBQ. The greens are very tasty on their own, but even better with this warm cherry tomato vinaigrette and crunchy Marcona almonds. This makes a delicious and nutritious side or a light meal. You can also serve it over quinoa or brown rice to make it a hearty bowl. Ingredients:  serves 2 as side 1 as a main dish For the Vinaigrette: 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1/2 Shallot, chopped 1 cloves Garlic 1 sprig Thyme Salt & Pepper Olive Oil Red Wine Vinegar For the Greens: 1 bunch Kale or Swiss Chard 1 cup packed Baby Spinach 1 Tbsp Olive or Coconut Oil 1/4 Onion, thinly sliced …