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Swiss Chard – Tahini Dip

Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 212 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bunches green stemmed swiss chard
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided, plus more
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Toasted flatbread and lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Remove ribs and stems from Swiss chard leaves and finely chop. Tear leaves into small pieces. Set both aside separately.
  • Heat ⅓ cup oil in a large pot over medium-low. Cook reserved ribs and stems, stirring often and adding a splash of water if they start to brown, until tender, 5–7 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add reserved chard leaves by the handful, letting them wilt before adding more; cook, tossing, until all the leaves are wilted and tender, 10–12 minutes total. Let cool. Squeeze excess liquid from mixture into a measuring glass. (You should have about ½ cup liquid.)
  • Place Swiss chard mixture and 1 Tbsp. cooking liquid in a food processor and add tahini, lemon juice, and ⅓ cup oil. Season with salt and process, adding more cooking liquid if needed, until dip is creamy and only speckles of chard remain. This could take up to 5 minutes. Season with more salt if needed.
  • Transfer dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with more oil. Serve with flatbread and lemon wedges.
  • Do Ahead: Dip can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Keyword Garlic, Lemon, Swiss Chard, Tahini