How to Make Red Chard and Caramelized Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red chard and caramelized onions is a simple yet delicious side dish that brings together the tender, earthy flavors of red chard with the rich, sweet taste of caramelized onions. This recipe is a perfect way to showcase the natural sweetness of red chard while adding depth and complexity with the addition of caramelized onions.

Red chard, also known as Swiss chard, is a leafy green vegetable with vibrant red stems and dark green leaves. It has a slightly bitter, earthy flavor with a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 bunch red Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a cast iron skillet, cook onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. Stir in brown sugar, and continue cooking for a few minutes.
  • When onions are brown and tender, stir in chard and olives. Cook until chard is slightly wilted. Stir in capers and salt, and continue cooking until chard is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with black pepper and squeeze lemon over the top.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 608mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 292mg