White Bean Stew With Swiss Chard And Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs swiss chard, large stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (26 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

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.
In the same saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat, and cook garlic and crushed red pepper flakes until garlic is golden, 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add beans and simmer over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
Add the chard and simmer over medium heat until the flavors meld, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.