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Swiss Chard and Beans

A nutritious and flavorful dish combining Swiss chard and beans, perfect as a side or main course.
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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, Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard washed and chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
Beans
  • 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Cooking the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Adding Beans
  1. Add the drained cannellini beans to the skillet, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve warm as a main dish or side, garnished with additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be served with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.

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