Great Swiss Chard Recipe - Amazing Italian Side Dish

Swiss chard

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense while spinach is often less expensive.

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are healthier but require soaking.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier; water is a cost-saving alternative.

Thoroughly rinse one bunch of Swiss chard in cold water.

Chop off the rough ends of the Swiss chard and separate the leaves from the stems.

Slice the stems into about half-inch pieces.

Stack the leaves evenly, roll them up, and chop into about half-inch slices.

Slice one carrot lengthwise into three planks, then chop those into small cubes.

Cut one large shallot into about 4 thick half moons.

Smash and peel three garlic cloves and chop them roughly.

In a large skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Sauté the Swiss chard stems for a few seconds before mixing in the carrots.

Add a pinch of salt and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.

Drop in the shallots with another pinch of salt and cook until softened.

Turn the heat down to low and make room in the center of the pan for another tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the oil and fry until lightly golden.

Mix all the veggies together again and add the Swiss chard greens with another pinch of salt.

Turn the heat up to medium low and deglaze the pan with a few tablespoons of water.

Cover with a lid to steam the greens for a couple of minutes until tender.

Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas.

Remove the lid and toss in the chickpeas, adding another drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of paprika.

Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through.

Turn off the heat and add the zest and juice of half a lemon.

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