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Swiss chard with garbanzo beans

Recipe Information

Description:
Swiss chard with garbanzo beans is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Swiss Chard; Garbanzo Beans
Category Vegetables; Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, cooked and drained

  • Salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped

  • 1 large tomato, sliced

  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped shallot and green onions for 3-5 minutes or until tender.

  • Stir in the garbanzo beans, salt, and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the sliced tomato and Swiss chard and keep cooking until the chard begins to wilt, stirring occasionally.

  • Drizzle lemon juice over the greens and cook until completely heated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 122 cal

  • Total fat: 7g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 311mg

  • Potassium: 363mg

  • Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Sugar: 1g

  • Protein: 3g