Swiss Chard & Beans

Ingredients

• 5 large bunches swiss chard
• 6 tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 medium onions chopped
• 1 16-oz can cannelini beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 large shallots chopped fine
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Thoroughly wash the swiss chard. Remove the stems and tear the remaining leaves into bite-sized pieces. Steam the chard and the onions in a large pot or wok with only the water that remained on the leaves from the washing.
2. 2
   When the chard has collapsed, add the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and shallots. Continue to steam for 5-8 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the beans with their liquid and season to taste. Serve with bread and thin slices of pecorino romano cheese.