Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Garlic and Swiss Chard
This Roasted Garbanzo Beans with Garlic and Swiss Chard is a crunchy, flavorful delight packed with nutrients!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Roasted Beans:
- 2 cans garbanzo beans 15.5 ounces each, rinsed and drained
- 10 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 large shallots thinly sliced
- 3 small bay leaves preferably fresh
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil for roasting
For the Swiss Chard:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sautéing
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 2 medium shallots sliced thinly
- 2 bunches Swiss chard center stems cut out and leaves coarsely torn
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth for flavor
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans with 1 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, fennel seeds, and salt to taste. Toss until the beans are well-coated.
- Spread the garbanzo beans evenly on a baking sheet. Add the peeled garlic cloves and bay leaves. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While the beans are roasting, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced shallots and crushed garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the coarsely torn Swiss chard to the skillet, along with the low sodium broth and remaining bay leaves. Cook until the chard is wilted, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the roasted garbanzo beans with the sautéed Swiss chard mixture. Toss gently and serve warm.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon
Notes
- Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans well for better texture.
- Adjust garlic to taste; more enhances flavor.
- Use fresh bay leaves for a robust flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.