Lebanese-style Swiss chard and chickpeas
Great option for #vegans
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#PrepandPack - As always, the rich flavors in most of the Mediterranean dishes come from olive oil and garlic, and this dish is a proof that those two ingredients, together, can do magic. In Lebanon, we have many dishes that are very similar to this one, depending on which leaves and veggies are in season (swiss chard, spinach, wild chicory...).
This is a Northern Lebanese/Syrian recipe, originally made with black-eyed beans, but I used chickpeas as a substitute and it turned out great.
Lebanese-style Swiss chard and chickpeas
Great option for #vegans
#CookpadLunch
#PrepandPack - As always, the rich flavors in most of the Mediterranean dishes come from olive oil and garlic, and this dish is a proof that those two ingredients, together, can do magic. In Lebanon, we have many dishes that are very similar to this one, depending on which leaves and veggies are in season (swiss chard, spinach, wild chicory...).
This is a Northern Lebanese/Syrian recipe, originally made with black-eyed beans, but I used chickpeas as a substitute and it turned out great.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Wash the swiss chard very very well, then trim the hard stems (don't throw them away! cook them with tahini as in the attached recipes). Then chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces
- 2
Chop and slice the onions and coriander leaves. Prepare the garlic by finely chopping 4 cloves, and crushing the other 4 with salt and 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 3
In a big pan, start with frying the sliced onion with a bit of olive oil. Then put aside to use later for garnishing
- 4
Now add the rest of olive oil and fry the chopped onions on high heat until translucent, add the chopped garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes, the add the garlic and coriander paste along with the chopped coriander leaves and cook for around 3 minutes or so. (Enjoy the aromas!!! GARLIC + OLIVE OIL + CORIANDER = BEST SMELL EVERRRRR)
- 5
Add the cooked chickpeas (or black eyed peas) + salt and pepper and a bit more olive oil if needed. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, then add the chopped swiss chard leaves, lower the heat to medium, cover and cook for 5-10 minutes. You know it's cooked when the stems are soft.
- 6
Garnish with caramelized onions., Add a squeeze of lemon and enjoy warm or cold with bread.
- 7
Here's another similar recipe with wild dandelion leaves
- 8
Helpful tip to peel garlic as we're using a lot in this recipe
Tips
How to peel a garlic clove easily
Peel a garlic clove in 1 second by putting your knife blade on it and pushing with your other hand (avoid the sharp side of the knife of course!).
Cry no moooore when cutting onions 🧅
Just rub the knife with olive oil when cutting onions and that will stop you from 😭 i usually put a tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl and brush next to me to survive this step.No more tears when cutting onions with this magical tip!
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