Chef Ruth Van Waerebeek-Gonzalez

Hearty Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) and Swiss Chard Stew

Name: Hearty Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) and Swiss Chard Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups garbanzo beans; 5 cups cold water; Salt to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup organic yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 clove organic garlic (large) finely minced; 1 organic carrot, peeled and coarsely grated; 1 teaspoon dried cumin; Organic Grinders, Rainbow Peppercorn, to taste; 1 bunch chard, leaves only, finely shredded (see notes below); 2 tablespoons organic parsley (fresh) finely minced; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Cuisine

American

Servings

4 - 6 servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups garbanzo beans
5 cups cold water
Salt to taste
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup organic yellow onions, finely chopped
1 clove organic garlic (large) finely minced
1 organic carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon dried cumin
Organic Grinders, Rainbow Peppercorn, to taste
1 bunch chard, leaves only, finely shredded (see notes below)
2 tablespoons organic parsley (fresh) finely minced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Directions

Prepare the garbanzo beans according to package directions along with the bay leaf.
Transfer 2 cups of the cooked garbanzo beans and 1 cup of the cooking liquid to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion, and sauté 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, carrot, cumin, salt and pepper, and sauté 2 additional minutes.
Stir the onion mixture, Swiss chard, and parsley into the whole garbanzo beans.
Add 1/2 to 1 cup of water if necessary for a soupy consistency.
Cook covered over medium heat until the chard is tender, 10-15 minutes.
Add the pureed garbanzo beans and continue to cook, stirring until lightly thickened and creamy, 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Serve hot in deep plates or earthenware bowls.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

Recipe Note

To prepare chard, strip leaves from stalk by grasping stalk with one hand and, starting at the base of leaves with the other, lightly grasp stalk and run hand up to the top. Shred or chop leaves, rinse well in a colander, then use as indicated. The stalks may be saved and washed, then chopped, sautéed, or braised for another use.

Hearty Garbanzo Bean (Chickpea) and Swiss Chard Stew