Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Beans and greens are a perfect combination, earthy and satisfying. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans, onion, and fresh tomatoes is brightened with lemon juice and makes a perfect vegetarian main dish or a tantalizing side dish for fish or meat.

Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot

chopped

2 green onions

chopped

½ cup garbanzo beans

drained

salt and pepper to taste

1 bunch red Swiss chard

rinsed and chopped

1 tomato

sliced

½ lemon

juiced

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot and green onions; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Stir in garbanzo beans and season with salt and pepper; heat through. Place chard in pan and cook until wilted. Add tomato slices squeeze lemon juice over greens and heat through. Plate and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 121.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13.3g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 3740.8IU 75%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 32.5mg 54%

Folate: 38.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 57.5mg 6%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 61.2mg 22%

Potassium: 363.4mg 10%

Sodium: 253.2mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 65.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.