Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans

As a rule, we should aim for two to three cups of vegetables a day, and that includes leafy greens. One of my favorite greens because of its rich flavor is swiss chard. It is available fresh from June through November, and it is easy to grow in a home garden.

Swiss chard is full of vitamins such as K, A and C and Omega 3 fatty acids. It is rich in minerals like magnesium, potassium and iron and phytochemicals, which may offer special benefits for blood sugar regulation and excellent eye protectors.

Swiss chard is rich in betalain, the same phytonutrient that makes beets so healthy. Swiss chard is also anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and detoxifying. It is also rich in fiber, which gives you a feeling of being full, and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Fiber is a blood sugar stabilizer.

Swiss chard is crisp and slightly bitter when raw and it can be mixed with other salad greens. It can also be added to soups and stews, or sauted for a side dish.

My favorite way to eat it is with stir fried with garbanzos and onion. It is easy to make, fast, and delicious.

 

Swiss chard with Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

2 cups of boiled garbanzos

2 cups swiss chard (chopped)

½ cup onion (finely chopped)

2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

2 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation

Add oil, onion and garlic to a skilled at medium/low heat. When browned, add the garbanzos and let it cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently with a wooden spoon, so they don’t stick to the skillet. Add the chard and turn a few times until the leaf starts to break and get softer.

Dinner is ready to be served