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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Couscous

Updated on February 1, 2020
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Cook Time

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ready in: 30 min
Yields: serves two people
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Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Couscous

We love chard -- it looks magical and tastes great. Softening the stems in olive oil and garlic really make them stand out. Adding the leaves with the remaining ingredients dissipates their bitterness and leave a soft, delicious flavor while maintaining their bright green color.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 (12 oz) can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins, (or dark)
  • 1/2 bunch Swiss Chard, stems strimmed
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add 1/3 cup boil water. Stir, cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. While the couscous cooks, toast the pine nuts in a large skillet over low heat. Toast for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan frequently. Set toasted pine nuts aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chard stems and the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the garbanzo beans, raisins, chard, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chard is tender. Remove from heat.
  5. Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a bowl or plate. Top with prepared chard, sprinkle with pine nuts and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1
Calories 142
Calories from Fat54
% Daily Value *
Fat 6 g9%
Carbohydrates 18 g6%
Protein 4 g8%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
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