swiss chard with garbanzo beans and pine nuts

How To Make swiss chard with garbanzo beans and pine nuts

• Step 1
  Trim the chard ribs from the leaves and wash separately. Drain the leaves in a colander. Chop leaves into about 1 to 2 inch square pieces Cut the ribs into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Step 2
  Bring a pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ribs and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain.
• Step 3
  Saute bacon pieces in large fry pan until crisp. remove to paper towel and drain off all but 1 Tbsp fat.
• Step 4
  Put the chopped leaves in the large fry pan with about 4 Tbsp water or broth. Place over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until they wilt, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook to evaporate any excess moisture. Stir in the cooked ribs, add garbanzo beans and remove from the heat.
• Step 5
  In a small fry pan over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil and pine nuts. Toast the nuts, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its fragrance. Stir in lemon juice and brown sugar and 1 tsp salt.
• Step 6
  Add the garlic mixture to the chard, and stir well to coat the chard evenly. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Step 7
  Transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
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