Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb Swiss chard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 fresh small red chili, thinly sliced
- 8 baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
- 1⁄2 lb baby green beans, trimmed
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Number of Servings:
Serves 6
Recipe Source:
Mediterranean Cooking by Pamela Clark ($19.95, Sterling, 2014)
Directions
- Wash and dry Swiss chard. Chop leaves and stems.
- Heat oil in medium heavy-based saucepan. Cook Swiss chard stems, onion, garlic, and chili, stirring, about 10 minutes or until stems soften.
- Add potatoes and undrained tomatoes. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add beans. Cook about 5 minutes until potatoes are tender. Season to taste.
- Just before serving, add Swiss chard leaves. Cook about 3 minutes or until wilted.
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