Swiss Chard with Chickpeas

There are several Swiss chard recipes in the book and they all look good, but this one was the quickest so it won. I made it to serve with the previously mentioned Jerusalem artichokes and hamburgers as another side dish.

But you know what? This is no side dish, Swiss Chard with Chickpeas is a meal.

There's something about chickpeas that makes you take them seriously if they're in a dish. They're big enough that they require a commitment in the chewing department. And they're filling--packed with fiber, as any diligent dieter will tell you.



So I erred in making this a side dish--it should have been the main event, maybe with some rice or a nice, crusty loaf of bread and of course a little white wine.

Vegetarians, take note--this is a simple dish to add to your repertoire if you don't have it already.



Teena, I borrowed your photo. Thanks.