quick tasty red swiss chard w/asparagus

How To Make quick tasty red swiss chard w/asparagus

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  Step 1
  Remove leaves from stems and slice leaves coarsely. Place sliced leaves in bowl of water to soak while preparing other ingredients. Chop red stems in approximately 1/4 inch pieces.
• Step 2
  Chop red onion coarsely. (It will reduce when cooking.) Cut asparagus in approximately 1" pieces but retain most of the flower portion.
• Step 3
  Heat olive oil in saute pan (medium heat). Add chopped chard stems, onions and asparagus. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add chopped garlic, pine nuts and Marsala wine. Saute for additional minute or until asparagus is tender but al dente. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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  Step 4
  Remove leaves from bowl (do not drain). Add to saute pan and cover. Cook for 3 minutes. (do not remove cover while steaming)
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  Step 5
  Uncover saute pan and stir for one more minute. (Do not cook all the juice/moisture away.
• Step 6
  Can be served as a side dish or eaten as a main meal. I served it with quinoa and leftover sauteed pork. Enjoy.
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