June 26, 2012

WILTED SPINACH & CHARD WITH PEPPERS & PINE NUTS (a 2 banana level difficulty)



Hello all!  My garden is producing a bit of Chard & Peppers, so here is a recipe that uses them both!  It's not terribly difficult and the result can be used just as a side or on top of Cous Cous as pictured above.

I decided to splurge on the Pine Nuts, but have made this with Almonds.  I imagine you'll do well with Whole or Slivered Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews etc.

Let's go ahead and get this started!

WHAT YOU NEED:
2 c of loose, fresh Baby Spinach
2-3 c Chard (see below for the prep steps)
2 Jalapeno Pepper - sliced
1 Anaheim Pepper - sliced
3 Garlic Cloves - minced
3-4 T of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 c of Pine Nuts
Shredded Cheese - today I used a white cheddar
Kosher Salt to taste

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED:
Spatula or large spoon
10-12 inch Skillet
Cutting Board
Chef's knife

WHAT YOU DO:
1.  Rinse, then prep the Chard
1a. Lay out a rinsed & reasonably dried Chard leaf

  1b. Fold the leaf in half along the main stem.

1c. Run the knife just along the stem.

1d. Discard the the stem

2. Coarsly slice the Chard & set to the side along with the Baby Spinach

3.  Heat 3-4 T of Olive Oil in a Skillet to Medium Heat
4.  Mince the Garlic & thinly slice the Peppers

5.  Saute the Sliced Peppers for 3 minutes stirring frequently (very lightly sprinkle with Salt)

6.  Add the Minced Garlic & Saute for another 2 minutes stirring frequently (very lightly sprinkle with Salt & add a splash of Olive Oil if needed)

7.  Now add the Pine Nuts and Saute for another 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. (very lightly sprinkle with Salt & add a splash of Olive Oil if needed)

8.  And finally add the Spinach & Chard and Wilt for 2-3 minutes in the Medium Heat.  (very lightly sprinkle with Salt)


9.  Serve as a side or over Cous Cous with a Sprinkle of Cheese!

This is a nice, quick & tasty side.  It can be a bit spicy if you emphasize Jalapeno Peppers in your pepper selection.  Anaheim & Banana Peppers would also do nicely here!

'Anymonkeycan' make a great tasting side with ingredient fresh from the Garden!

Until next time, your favorite neighborweb Monkey!

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