White Beans Stewed With Swiss Chard

White Beans Stewed With Swiss Chard

Ingredients:
1 small bunch Swiss chard (½ lb or 250 g)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
38 oz (1,080 mL) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Remove tough stems from chard and finely chop. Coarsely chop leaves.
2. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, oregano, and bay leaf. Sauté
for 8 minutes, or until onion and carrot are very soft. Add garlic. Sauté 30 seconds.
3. Add chard and broth to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until chard just begins
to wilt. Stir in beans. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 minutes, or until
chard is tender. Add salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.