Chard and Lentils
The residual heat of the lentils will gently wilt the chard making for a fluffy yet hardy salad.
Ingredients
1 bunch chard
2 cups lentils
1 onion
3 cloves or scapes of garlic
1/2 cup white wine
4-6 cup water or stock
1 tsp salt
Method
- Slice the chard leaves into ribbons and the stems thinly
- Slice the onion and garlic thinly
- Heat a glug of olive oil in a medium sized pan on medium heat and sweat the onion, garlic and salt until soft
- Add the white wine and reduce until almost dry
- Add the lentils and briefly toast
- Add the water or stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender
- When the lentils are tender, pour over the chard and let sit for 5 minutes to gently wilt
- Toss to combine and serve
