A Simple Chard and White Bean Sauté
I could live on this kind of food. I kind of do live on this kind of food.
This week’s #energize2016 challenge is all about eating at home so I wanted to share a recipe that shows you just how easy it is to throw together something delicious and nutrient-dense. Even if you’re tired, you can get this meal together and be on the couch watching Netflix before you know it.
This simple sauté would make a delicious brunch with some good bread or served over a cooked grain (wheat berries would be perfect or go for millet so it’s gluten free) and if you fancy eggs, #putaneggonit.
Simple Chard and White Bean Saute
Super easy and simple recipe that includes nutrient-dense foods AND you can get this ready while watching some Netflix!
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch chard, greens sliced, stems reserved and chopped, (or your favourite cooking green)
- 1 can navy beans, (or other soft white bean)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely grated
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, (or more...I like more)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add chard stems, garlic, cumin and white beans and sauté until stems soften, about 5 minutes.
(Bonus points: crank up the heat and let the beans caramelize a bit!) - Add chard greens and cook until wilted. Season to taste.
Photo Credit: Melissa Quantz
4 Comments on “A Simple Chard and White Bean Sauté”
A simple chard and white bean sauté was nothing short of brilliant! The flavors knocked our socks off! Earthy, smoky, and sooooo flavorful it provided the perfect accompaniment to our main dish. This was the most flavorful way I have ever eaten Swiss chard before! Thank you, Desiree!
Oh yay!! I am so glad 🙂
This has become one of my go to quick dinners! I love eating it over brown rice. The flavours are simple but delicious! I like finishing it with a squeeze of lemon.
I am so glad you like this one Melissa, it doesn’t get enough love because it’s so simple but that is exactly the reason why it’s one of my go to easy dinners…even after all these years!