Swiss Chard with Cannellini Beans

This Sauteed Swiss Chard with Garlic and Cannellini Beans is an easy-to-make, filling, and nutritious dinner, when served on toasted sourdough bread, rice or quinoa.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of chard 
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 5 large cloves of garlic, sliced or 1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper 
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes(optional)
  • 1- 15oz can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Wash the  chard well and chop the leaves into large pieces, and  the stem into smaller pieces and. Keep them separated.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add  the chopped garlic and cook for 2 minutes, making sure it doesn’t burn.
  3. Add the chopped chard stems and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the leaves, toss well and cook until it starts to wilt about, 6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Add the cannellini beans. Gently mix well together and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, until the beans are hot.
  6. Add the vinegar and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Source: mayihavehtatrecipe.com