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Sweet and Sour Rainbow Swiss Chard

Demetra Overton sweetsavant.com
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces Rainbow or regular Swiss Chard
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons grape jelly depending on how sweet you like it
  • 2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar depending on how sour you like it
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the rainbow chard in a sink full of cool water and drain the leaves
  • Stack the leaves (about 8 or so at a time) roll them and chiffonade (slice the leaves about 1/4 inch thick. I include the stems as well
  • Slice the red onion.
  • Slice the red bell pepper
  • Place a pan over medium heat, add the oil and saute the onion until it begins to caramelize
  • Add the red bell pepper
  • Add the grape jelly and water, stir until the jelly has mostly dissolved
  • Add the rainbow chard and stir to coat
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the top of the pan and let the chard cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the apple cider vinegar, season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir and serve