Swiss Chard with Lentils and Feta Cheese
Adding lentils to sautéed chard makes a filling, healthy side dish. First cook the lentils with onion and garlic for a little extra flavor, then stir them into the sautéed chard. Add a dash of red wine vinegar and a few crumbles of feta cheese and serve with baked salmon. So ono!
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2cup small-dice yellow onion(from about 1/2 medium onion)
  • 2medium garlic clovesfinely chopped
  • 1cup brown or green lentils
  • 2cups water
  • 12 ounces Swiss chard(about 1 bunch)
  • 1/2tsp kosher saltplus more for seasoning
  • 4tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2cup crumbled feta cheese(about 2 1/2 ounces)
Instructions
  1. 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the lentils, stir to combine, and add the water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender and the water has evaporated, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3. Meanwhile, trim the ends from the chard stems and discard. Cut off the stems at the base of the leaves and slice the stems crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a small bowl and set aside. Stack the leaves, cut them in half lengthwise, then coarsely chop into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
  4. 4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large frying or straight-sided pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the reserved chard stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the chopped chard leaves, measured salt, and measured pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the red wine vinegar and reserved lentil mixture until evenly combined. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6. Sprinkle in the feta and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.