Side Dish

Swiss Chard and Lima Beans is for Side Dish.

Swiss Chard and Lima Beans takes several minutes to prepare.

Swiss Chard and Lima Beans takes several minutes to cook.

Swiss Chard and Lima Beans makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Swiss Chard and Lima Beans are:

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

Here is how you make Swiss Chard and Lima Beans:

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 eachNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEUS168.

The nutritional information for Swiss Chard and Lima Beans is:

• 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