Shell Beans and Potato Ragout With Swiss Chard Recipe

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Shell Beans and Potato Ragout With Swiss Chard
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
177
Calories
Total time
55
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches) or 1 1/2 lbs red (1 large bunch or 2 medium bunches)
  • 1/2 medium onion , sliced in half moons across the grain
  • 1 lb cannellini beans , shell bean such as borlotti and purple runners would work as well, shelled (about 1 3/4 cups shelled)
  • 1 lb potatoes , preferably fingerlings or 1 lb yukon gold potato
  • 3 1/2-4 cups water
  • 1 bouquet garni (made with a sprig each thyme and parsley or basil, a bay leaf and a parmesan rind)
  • 1 -2 tsp fresh marjoram (optional)

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; Fill a bowl with ice water then stem the chard, setting aside the stems, and wash the leaves thoroughly in two changes of water.
  2. Wash the stems, trim away the ends and dice then set aside.
  3. When the pot of water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard leaves; Blanch for one to two minutes, until tender but still bright, and transfer to the bowl of ice water.
  4. Drain, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely. Set aside.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion.
  6. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about two minutes, and add the diced chard stems; Cook, stirring often, for about two minutes, until the stems begin to soften, and add the garlic.
  7. Stir together for a minute, and add the beans, potatoes, water (just enough to cover everything) and bouquet garni.;Bring to a simmer.
  8. Add salt to taste. then cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the beans are tender.
  9. Add the blanched chard, and simmer for another two to three minutes adding pepper, and then taste and adjust salt.
  10. Remove the bouquet garni and stir in the parsley and marjoram, then serve, passing Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 176.99 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 8%
Sodium 363.07mg 15%
Potassium 711.15mg 15%
Total Carbs 27.78g 9%
Sugars 4.55g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7.86g 31%
Protein 7.01g 14%
Vitamin C 38.2mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 119.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.24 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.16g 8%
Sodium 84.59mg 15%
Potassium 165.7mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.47g 9%
Sugars 1.06g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 31%
Protein 1.63g 14%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 0.9mg 22%
Calcium 27.9mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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