Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Swiss chard
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 oz. pancetta, cut into ¼ inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp. shallot, finely chopped
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1, 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse chard well in a sink of cold water. Remove from water and set aside.
2. Cut off the stems and chop them into ½ inch pieces. Stack the leaves and coarsely chop them. Keep leaves and stems separate.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until browned, for around 3 minutes. Add shallots and red pepper flakes, stir and cook an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add the chard stems and chickpeas and mix. Cook until stems are tender, around 4 minutes. Next, add the chard leaves and combine. Cover with a lid and continue to cook another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition per serving: 230 calories, 25 g carbohydrates, 10 mg cholesterol, 11 g fat, 9 g fiber, 12 g protein, 870 mg sodium, 6 g sugar.

Recipe from: thekitchn.com