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swiss chard with garbanzo beans and pine nuts

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pam Ellingson
@wmnofoz
Wichita, KS

I love Swiss Chard, mostly because it is a member of the beet family and I love beets. I grow it every year in my garden, so I need lots of recipes using it. This is one I found through Williams-Sonoma. They call it a "wilted Salad", I call it really tasty.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For swiss chard with garbanzo beans and pine nuts

  • 1 to 2 lg
    bunches swiss chard, about 1 1/4 to 2 lb
  • 3 slice
    bacon, cut in 3/4 in pieces and fried til crisp, reserve 1 tbsp rendered fat.
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    pine nuts
  • 2 clove
    garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste, (also used some johnny's seasoned salt)
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • juice of half lemon
  • 1 can
    garbanzo beans drained and rinsed

How To Make swiss chard with garbanzo beans and pine nuts

  • 1
    Trim the chard ribs from the leaves and wash separately. Drain the leaves in a colander. Chop leaves into about 1 to 2 inch square pieces Cut the ribs into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 2
    Bring a pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ribs and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain.
  • 3
    Saute bacon pieces in large fry pan until crisp. remove to paper towel and drain off all but 1 Tbsp fat.
  • 4
    Put the chopped leaves in the large fry pan with about 4 Tbsp water or broth. Place over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until they wilt, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook to evaporate any excess moisture. Stir in the cooked ribs, add garbanzo beans and remove from the heat.
  • 5
    In a small fry pan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil and pine nuts. Toast the nuts, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its fragrance. Stir in lemon juice and brown sugar and 1 tsp salt.
  • 6
    Add the garlic mixture to the chard, and stir well to coat the chard evenly. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • 7
    Transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
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