Swiss Chard and Lima Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 283.7
  • Total Fat: 13.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
  • Sodium: 686.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
  • Protein: 13.1 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Head of Swiss Chard, washed
    3 TBSP oil
    1 medium onion, diced
    1 10 oz. frozen Lima Bean, defrosted slightly
    3-4 Garilc, minced
    1 1/2 tsp dried dill
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/3 cup chicken broth 99% fat free
    Black pepper to taste
    1/2 cup chopped Walnuts for garnish

Directions

Cut the stems of the chard in 1/2 inch dice and then layer the leaves, roll them up ans slice into thin pieces, at 1/2 inch intervals. Over meduim heat, warm 2 TBSP oil in large heavy pot or wok. When hot, add onion and stir-fry for a few mintuesuntil softened. Add the lima beans and garlic and stir-fry another few mintues. Then add the swiss chard stems and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Now add the leaves and dill and continue to stir-fry for 3 more minutes more. Add salt and 1/3 cup broth. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and garnish with walnuts before serving.

Serving Size:  Serves 4, approximately 1 1/2 cups each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEUS168.