Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups water
* 1½ teaspoons salt
* 2 pounds chard stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
* ¼ cup olive oil
* 1 slice Spanish ham finely diced
* ¼ cup pine nuts
* ¼ cup raisins soaked in hot water to cover 1 hour to soften and drained 
== Directions ==
# In a large saucepan bring water to a boil over high heat.
# Add salt and chard then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
# Drain chard pressing firmly to remove any excess liquid.
# In a skillet heat olive oil over high heat.
# Add ham and sauté stirring 2 minutes to color lightly.
# Add pine nuts then stir well and add chard and raisins again mixing well.
# Cook briefly stirring, until all ingredients are heated through.
# Serve immediately.
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Category:Swiss chard Recipes
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