Swiss Chard With Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes (Boston Globe)

Name: Swiss Chard With Cannellini Beans and Tomatoes (Boston Globe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 bunches about 2 lbs. swiss chard; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellinni beans, drained and rinsed; salt and pepper; olive oil (for sprinkling)

Submitted by Cookie16

"This was in the Boston Globe this week and says it was adapted from "Lidia's Italy"."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 bunches about 2 lbs. swiss chard
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellinni beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper
olive oil (for sprinkling)

directions

In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to boil over high heat.
Rinse the chard. Cut off and discard the stems at the base of the leaves. Slice the leaves crosswise into 1 inch wide strips.
Drop the chard into the boiling water. Cover and when it comes back to boil, reduce to simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large skillet, heat 1 T of the olive oil with the garlic and red pepper over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until garlic just begins to turn golden.
Immediately stir in tomato paste, continue cooking and stirring for 1 more minute.
Add plum tomatoes, turn heat to high and stir constantly for 1 - 2 minutes to soften the tomatoes.
Add the beans and the chard. Continue cooking over high heat, stirring constantly for 3 more minutes. Lower the heat to medium and stir in 2 T olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer, stirring often for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with olive oil before serving.

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Reviews

Very tasty side and a wonderful way to use chard. Easy to make.

andrea
I did not make this but am wondering how the Nutrition Facts came up with 41% fat. Seems too high considering the ingredients. Only significant source of fat is the olive oil and with 2 bunches of chard, tomatoes, 2 cans beans, it is somewhat diluted in %fat. Appears to be a very healthy recipe

joyce.gearhart