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Swiss Chard and Beans

A nutritious and hearty dish combining Swiss chard and beans, perfect as a main or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard washed and chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
Beans
  • 2 cans canned beans drained and rinsed (e.g., cannellini or kidney beans)
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Liquid
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the drained beans, vegetable broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It pairs well with crusty bread or over rice.

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