Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

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Description

Beans and greens are a perfect combination, earthy and satisfying. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans, onion, and fresh tomatoes is brightened with lemon juice and makes a perfect vegetarian main dish or a tantalizing side dish for fish or meat.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup garbanzo beans, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch red Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot and green onions; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes
  2. or until soft and fragrant. Stir in garbanzo beans
  3. and season with salt and pepper; heat through. Place chard in pan
  4. and cook until wilted. Add tomato slices
  5. squeeze lemon juice over greens
  6. and heat through. Plate
  7. and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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