Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes Recipe
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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

By: Syd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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."

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by CameronB   view full review
This was an excellent, easy-to-make, one-pan dish. My girlfriend and I managed to chop all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Stella   view full review
This was a good way to use chard -- light yet hearty. I used significantly less olive oil, an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I loved this, but then maybe I'm biased because I grew up on stuff like this with it's classic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by SRKELZ   view full review
I've been having a hard time finding really good recipes for my garden-grown swiss chard, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by whoot   view full review
Swiss chard is a favorite here, in quiche, sauteed as a veg, etc. Get a good loaf of bread....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by world_traveler_84   view full review
This is excellent. So wholesome! I mixed in some goat cheese near the end, and make this side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by BJD1979   view full review
Very tasty! I took the suggestions to add extra garbanzo beans, garlic, and onion, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2008 by Camila T.   view full review
This recipe is very good but I like to add a lot of garlic to it :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by SQUEAKYCHU   view full review
I was skeptical of this recipe, but I made it and found it to be very good. In lieu of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by jess in NY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was only so so. Definitely needed more chick peas. Even with them, it was bland. If I try...

 

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