Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can of garbanzo beans, drained
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 sweet onion, sliced thin
1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 bunches Swiss chard (about 8 cups torn leaves)
Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
Dash of ground black pepper
Sliced nuts (optional)
Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions
1. Place garbanzo beans, whole garlic cloves and onion in a skillet with tight fitting lid. Add 2 teaspoons of oil and toss to coat. Cover and cook on medium-low heat with until the garlic is fork tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.

 

2. While garbanzo mixture cooks, wash chard in cold water. Drain and pat dry. Snip off the bottom of the chard stalks. Slice remaining stems into 1/2 inch pieces with sharp knife.

 

3. When garlic cloves are fork tender, mash the garlic cloves with a fork in the pan, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil. Cook until the garlic starts turning brown. Remove and throw away the garlic. 

 

4. Add the chard and cook for a few minutes until just wilted. Add the lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Toss mixture and serve. If desired, add 1 Tablespoon of feta cheese or sliced nuts to each serving.