Sautéed Swiss Chard

with Goji Berries and Hemp Seeds

Since we’re a superfoods-heavy home, I’m always tweaking classic recipes to bring them in line with the way I like to eat. My version of classic sautéed spinach swaps out the spinach for chard and the currants for tart goji berries and forgoes the pine nuts for a sprinkling of hemp seeds. If you choose to do so, sautéing with coconut oil adds an even nuttier flavor. This dish is also a looker. Though presentation isn’t always top of mind for me, the gorgeous goji berries peeking out from among the dark greens make me feel like a food stylist. (See photo.)

Serves 6

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large bunches rainbow chard, leaves separated from stems, leaves cut into thin ribbons and stems finely chopped
• ¼ cup dried goji berries
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon (divided)
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Water, if needed
• ¼ cup hemp seeds, soaked and dehydrated

In a large skillet or wide-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add the chopped chard stems and cook until they begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Working in two additions, add the chard leaves and cook, stirring, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes total. Add the goji berries, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook until the gojis begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes, adding water by the tablespoonful if necessary to prevent the greens from sticking and burning. Transfer the chard to a serving platter, drizzle the lemon juice over it, sprinkle with the hemp seeds, and serve.

Composting in the Kitchen

A countertop composter is a permanent fixture in our kitchen. Composting is not institutionalized in every city, but if yours isn’t a curbside-composting town, chances are there’s a drop-off facility not far from you. In my house, we use the Full Circle Fresh Air Compost Collector, which costs around $30 (not including the bags) and doesn’t take up much counter space.