Garlic Toasts with Swiss Chard, Raisins, and Pine N

Name: Garlic Toasts with Swiss Chard, Raisins, and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raisins; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed to paste, plus 1 garlic clove, minced; 20 1/2-inch-thick baguette rounds (from 1 baguette); 1 14- to 16-ounce bunch Swiss chard, thick stems trimmed; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Place raisins in small bowl.
2
Pour enough warm water over to cover; let stand 20 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Combine 3 tablespoons oil and crushed garlic in another small bowl.
6
Arrange baguette rounds on baking sheet.
7
Bake until bread is crisp but not brown, turning bread once, about 5 minutes per side.
8
Cool.
9
Brush bread with garlic oil.
10
Cook Swiss chard in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
11
Drain well.
12
Pat with paper towels to remove excess water.
13
Finely chop chard.
14
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
15
Add onion and minced garlic and saute until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
16
Add tomato and parsley and stir 1 minute.
17
Increase heat to high; add pine nuts, nutmeg, raisins, and chard and stir 2 minutes.
18
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
19
Top toasts with Swiss chard mixture.
20
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons raisins, 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, crushed to paste, plus 1 garlic clove, minced, 20 1/2-inch-thick baguette rounds (from 1 baguette), and more.

Yes, Garlic Toasts with Swiss Chard, Raisins, and Pine Nuts falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Garlic Toasts with Swiss Chard, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

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Variations & substitutions

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