Swiss chard and potato tacos

Recipe : Swiss chard with potatoes

This recipe was so simple I was a little concerned it would be bland, but as a fine testimony to how the simplest things can be the best, it was wonderfully toothsome and meaty with an interesting flavour combination of earthy potato and sweet, minerally chard. In a taco with the tomatillo - chipotle sauce and a little feta, (couldn't find the Mexican version), it was amazing.

1 lb of Swiss chard (this looks like an absolute mountain of veg, but like spinach, it wilts down dramatically)

1 large potato, (8 oz)peeled and cut into chunks

2 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

Rinse the Swiss chard well if you bought it at a farmers' market or farm shop, it's usually covered in grit.

Chop the chard finely. Bring the water and salt to a boil, then add the potato, cover and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and cook for a further 5 minutes. Drain very well and serve with tomatillo - chipotle salsa, some nice crumbly, fresh cheese and warmed tortillas.