Susan's Rainbow Chard


Susan's Rainbow Chard

     A week ago I ate nothing but greens for 7 days.  I am not skilled in the preparation of greens but our massage therapist is well versed in their tasty preparation.  Here is an actually good tasting way to fix chard.

    1 bunch Red or Rainbow Chard
    ¼ cup Mandarin Orange pieces
    ¼ cup Mandarin Orange juice
    Grapeseed oil
    2 Tbs. Dried cranberries
    2 Tbs. Raw Pine Nuts

Dice Mandarin orange and prepare juice - set aside.  Rinse chard and separate chard leaves from stems.  Chop stems into bite sized pieces and place in a large shallow pan that has a lid.  Loosely chop chard leaves and place on top of the stems.  Drizzle a small amount of oil lightly over the chard.  Drizzle half the juice over the leaves.  Cover pan and cook on low for several minutes (5-8) until the bottom leaves are hot and beginning to wilt.  With a large spatula turn over the pile of chard in the pan.  Add the rest of the juice, cranberries, and pine nuts.  Cover and cook for 3-5 more minutes.  Remove lid and increase heat to medium and sauté until leaves are evenly wilted.  Remove from heat.  Add diced Mandarin orange and serve.  Some folks may wish to add salt to taste.