Indian Inspired Swiss Chard & Chick Peas

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch Swiss Chard
• 3 Carrots
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 Tomato
• 1 half medium yellow Onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1, 15 oz. can Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
• Spice Mixture
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. For the Spice Mixture, in a small bowl combine: 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon tumeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
2. Wash the swiss chard and course chop the leaves. Set aside.
3. Heat large pan on medium heat.
4. Mince the garlic and thinly slice half the medium onion.
5. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil around the pan.
6. Add the garlic and onion to the pan.
7. Dice the carrots.
8. When onion is translucent add the carrots and spice mixture. Cook about 5 minutes.
9. Add the swiss chard. Cover the pan. Stirring occasionally.
10. Coarsely dice the tomato.
11. When the swiss chard is wilted and carrots are tender add the tomato.
12. Stir. Let the tomatoes cook for a couple minutes, then add the chick peas. Continue cooking until chick peas are warmed through. Salt and pepper to taste just before serving

Serving Ideas

• This is great as a main course, served up with a hunk of whole grain bread.

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