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top view of Swiss chard and cannellini beans in a pan on a white counter

Swiss Chard and Cannellini Beans (Italian Style)

Melissa
Sautéed Swiss chard and white beans (cannellini beans) is a quick, easy and delicious dish you can serve as a main dish or as a side. Pile it on top of some delicious Italian garlic bread for the ultimate meal everyone will love.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 857 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces Cannellini beans cooked and drained (reserving any bean broth)
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard Coarse chopped, bottom stems removed
  • 3 Italian plum tomatoes diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup bean broth or water for sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil and shallot and cook for 1 minute.
    2 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 shallot
  • Now add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
    2 bunches Swiss chard
  • Add tomatoes and garlic and cook for another minute.
    3 Italian plum tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add salt and pepper and mix well.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add bean broth or water along with the beans and gently mix.
    1 cup bean broth or water, 32 ounces Cannellini beans
  • Reduce heat to low and allow the beans to simmer in the pot for a few minutes.
  • Taste for any additional seasoning.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

To store:
Allow to come to room temperature and store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 857kcalCarbohydrates: 176gProtein: 64gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5829mgPotassium: 2848mgFiber: 57gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 38313IUVitamin C: 210mgCalcium: 914mgIron: 32mg
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