Selq Mqallah in olive oil

Fresh Swiss chard chopped and sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with onions, seasoned with black pepper and red paprika. A simple, hearty vegan dish served warm with pita bread.

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 kg Swiss chard
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 2 medium onions (300 g)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Comb the Swiss chard leaves, cut them in half, and chop them completely, including the leaves. Soak them in water for 15 minutes, then drain them in a colander by hand. Do not drain the chard with the water, as the sand will return and stick to it. Draining it by hand is the best way to prevent the sand from getting back in.
2. Place the Swiss chard in a pot and cover it with a liter of boiling water. Let it boil for 10 minutes until it wilts. Drain it in a colander and set it aside until you start cooking. Do not squeeze the chard.
3. Peel and finely chop the onion. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté until it turns a light golden brown. Add the Swiss chard and stir well. Add salt and the seven-spice mix, and let it simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.

🌹 Decoration

This dish can be an appetizer or a main course, as you prefer. Garnish it with sliced ​​radish and red pepper.