About the Recipe
Experience the taste of authentic Spanish cuisine with our delightful 'Esparragado de Acelgas.' This traditional dish hails from the picturesque region of Murcia, Spain, and brings together the vibrant flavors of tender Swiss chard, aromatic garlic, and a tantalizing mix of spices. Sautéed to perfection and served with velvety chickpeas, this hearty and nutritious recipe promises to take your taste buds on a journey through the sun-kissed fields of Spain. Simple to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean goodness, our 'Esparragado de Acelgas' is a flavorful celebration of Spanish culinary heritage that will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
2 bunches Swiss chard
5 garlic cloves
1 slice of day-old bread
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Vinegar
Water and salt
Preparation
Clean and steam the Swiss chard for about 15 minutes.
In a pan with olive oil, fry the slice of bread and three whole garlic cloves without the skin.
In a mortar, crush the fried bread along with the three golden garlic cloves, two raw garlic cloves, salt, and a little vinegar (be moderate with the vinegar). Add a bit of water to the mixture and set it aside.
Place the steamed Swiss chard in the pan and sauté it for about five minutes.
After five minutes, add the sweet paprika, a pinch of cumin, and the mixture from the mortar to the pan. Cook everything on low heat for about twenty minutes.
Serve the "esparragado de acelgas" (Swiss chard esparragado).