White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard & Tomatoes

By debrcovey

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Swiss chard, large stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 2-in. strips
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 (26 oz.) can diced tomoatoes
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add chard to a large pot of boiling water and simmer over moderate heat until tender, 8 minutes. Cool slightly, then drain and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
2. In the same saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat, and cook garlic and crushed red pepper until garlic is golden, 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add beans and simmer over moderately high heat for 3 minutes.
4. Add the chard and simmer over moderate heat until the flavors meld, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.