Rainbow Chard And Carrot Stem Pesto Recipes

RAINBOW CHARD WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• Chop the leaves of 2 bunches rainbow chard; slice the stems. Brown 3 slices chopped bacon in olive oil in a large pot. Add the chard stems, 1 chopped red onion, 1/3 cup golden raisins and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add the chard leaves in batches and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CARROTS WITH PESTO AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add 1 1/2 pounds carrots (halved lengthwise if large), season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, tossing, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 475 degrees F oven and roast until charred, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with pesto and ricotta.

LEMON-GARLIC RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves. Cut the leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems, and cook for 3 minutes until the flavor of the garlic mellows and the stems begin to soften. Stir in the shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, recover, and continue cooking until the chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.