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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Syd PHOTO BY: Laura

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by CameronB
This was an excellent, easy-to-make, one-pan dish. My girlfriend and I managed to chop all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Stella
This was a good way to use chard -- light yet hearty. I used significantly less olive oil, an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by jess in NY
This was only so so. Definitely needed more chick peas. Even with them, it was bland. If I try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by world_traveler_84
This is excellent. So wholesome! I mixed in some goat cheese near the end, and make this side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by SRKELZ
I've been having a hard time finding really good recipes for my garden-grown swiss chard, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by ROSEGRABOWSKI
This was pretty good! I added a lot more garbanzos and enjoyed it MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by SQUEAKYCHU
I was skeptical of this recipe, but I made it and found it to be very good. In lieu of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by BJD1979
Very tasty! I took the suggestions to add extra garbanzo beans, garlic, and onion, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by whoot
Swiss chard is a favorite here, in quiche, sauteed as a veg, etc. Get a good loaf of bread.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by Camila T.