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cider braised chard

Cider Braised Rainbow Chard with Beets and Pistachios

PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 1 hour 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 1 hour 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 medium/large beets or 4-5 small beets, (alternatively, use a package of pre-cooked Love Beets and skip to step 3)
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bunch rainbow chard cleaned and sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup pistachios

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for cook for 45 minutes. Rinse the beets under cold water until cool enough to hold. Remove from skins and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add coconut oil and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  4. Add beets and cook covered, stirring occasionally for for 7-8 minutes.
  5. Add chard and apple cider vinegar and cook for 2-3 minutes, while chard wilts.
  6. Pour in apple cider and reduce heat to low. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Remove from skillet and top with pistachios. Serve and enjoy!