Swiss Chard with Beans and Tomatoes over Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Swiss chard sauteed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, beans, tomatoes and served over whole wheat pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 bunches Swiss Chard about 8-10 leaves
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 sweet onion sliced
- 1 can 15-16 oz. great northern beans
- 1 can 15-16 oz. diced tomatoes
- 1 can 6 oz. tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the "Invent Your Recipe" section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Pasta:
- Prepare the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions for al dente. Strain pasta and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- Begin by removing the stems from the Swiss chard, then rough chop the leaves.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat. Next, add in the garlic and onions and sauté for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Lower to medium heat and add in the Swiss chard, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add in the beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water and mix well to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Brining it All Together:
- Continuing on medium heat and add in the cooked pasta and cook for 3 minutes, mixing occasionally to incorporate all of the ingredients, or until the pasta is to your desired temperature.
To Serve:
- Place the Swiss chard with beans and tomatoes in a large serving bowl and serve with toasted Italian bread.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
For this Swiss chard with beans and tomatoes recipe I am choosing to use great northern beans and canned diced tomatoes. You can substitute cannellini, navy, kidney, garbanzo, or pinto beans in for the great northern beans. I have made this recipe with many different types of beans, so pick your favorite and go with that.
You could also choose to use fresh tomatoes instead of a can of diced tomatoes. I would recommend grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes quartered, or plum tomatoes diced up. You could also forget about the tomatoes altogether and use sun dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers instead.
I wrote up this recipe with the whole wheat spaghetti, however, I have served the Swiss chard with beans and tomatoes by themselves before. In other cases, I have used faro or quinoa instead of the pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal