Red Swiss Chard with Pine Nuts and Prosciutto
Description
Swiss chard is lightly cooked until wilted with toasted pine nuts, garlic, and prosciutto for an quick Italian-inspired side dish with bold flavors.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/4 cup pine nuts
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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8 cups chopped red Swiss chard
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 pound sliced prosciutto, chopped
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the pine nuts in the hot oil until they turn a light golden brown, about 2 minutes; watch carefully, they burn easily. Stir in the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
2
Mix in the Swiss chard; cook and stir until the chard has wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Lightly stir in the chopped prosciutto; cook and stir just until prosciutto is hot, then serve.