Farmer’s Market Swiss Chard
Here’s the recipe we made at the Peachtree Road Farmers Market Chef Demo on Saturday morning. Stop by every Saturday morning for an Atlanta-featured Chef Demo at 10 am! http://www.peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com
Wilted Swiss Chard with Toasted Coconut and Pecans
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard, roughly chopped leaves and stems
1/4 cup white wine or water
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
Squeeze of fresh lemon
2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
2 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
Heat olive oil in large skillet over a medium heat. Add Swiss chard stems, shallots and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chard leaves to skillet and continually stir, as greens wilt down. Add in white wine or water if needed. Sauté greens for 2 minutes and season with cayenne, salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Add squeeze of lemon and toss with toasted coconut and pecans to serve.
