"Chickpea and Calamari Inzimino with Swiss Chard" is a captivating dish that seamlessly blends the essence of the Mediterranean with the vibrant flavors of African cuisine. This tantalizing stew captures the essence of culinary artistry, where tender calamari and chickpeas harmonize with the earthy notes of Swiss chard to create a symphony of textures and flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind this dish, unraveling the intricate layers of spices and exploring the vibrant colors that bring this extraordinary dish to life.
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CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD
Steps:
- Chop 1 bunch Swiss chard. Saute the stems with 1 each chopped onion and red jalapeno in olive oil over medium-high heat until softened, 3 minutes; season with salt. Add one 15-ounce can chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved); cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 30 seconds. Add the chard leaves along with the chickpea liquid and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; simmer until the chard wilts. Stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon.
SWISS CHARD AND CHICKPEA MINESTRONE
This simple minestrone, packed with Swiss chard, does not require a lot of time on the stove.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, one pot, pastas, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about three minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the leek. Continue to cook, stirring often, until tender, about three minutes. Add the garlic, stir for about a minute, and then stir in the water, tomato paste and the bouquet garni. Bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Add the Swiss chard and the pasta to the soup, bring back to a simmer, and simmer another 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente. Grind in some pepper, taste and adjust seasonings. It should be savory and rich-tasting. Serve in wide soup bowls, with a sprinkling of Parmesan over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 817 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD
An array of aromatic spices, along with chopped dried apricots and preserved lemons give this chickpea stew a complex, deep flavor, while chard stems and leaves lighten and freshen it up. Served with couscous or flatbread, it's a satisfying meatless meal on its own. Or serve it with roasted chicken, beef or lamb as a hearty side dish. If you can find rainbow chard, you'll get the best color here, but any chard variety (red, Swiss, yellow) will work well. You can find more Moroccan-inspired dishes here.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion and jalapeño and sauté until limp, 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper and cayenne and sauté until they release their fragrance, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté for another minute, until darkened but not burned. (If tomato paste looks too dark too quickly, lower heat.)
- Add fennel, chard stems, carrot and turnip and continue to sauté until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and water to barely cover.
- Return heat to high if you lowered it and bring to a simmer. Partly cover pot, lower heat to medium low, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until chickpeas are softened. Add more water if needed (this should be like a stew).
- Add chard leaves, apricots and preserved lemon to pot and continue simmering until chard is tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with more salt if desired, and serve garnished with cilantro and reserved fennel fronds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 337, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 515 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKPEA AND CALAMARI INZIMINO WITH SWISS CHARD
Steps:
- DIRECTIONS 1. Prepare the beans: Drain the soaked beans. Place in a large pot with enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Season the bean cooking water to taste. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. While the beans cook, set a large braising pot over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrot and celery and sauté until the vegetables are soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and dried red pepper flakes and sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the squid, tomatoes and red wine and bring to a boil. Immediately add the Swiss chard and spinach to the pot and boil until the greens begin to wilt. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring the stew often, for 30 minutes. Drain the chickpeas from their cooking liquid and add them to the stew. Season to taste with salt and continue cooking for about 15 minutes more, until the squid is tender and the stew has thickened. If the stew still has a lot of liquid, remove the lid, turn the heat up and boil away the excess liquid. Divide the stew between 6 bowls and drizzle each serving with olive oil. Serve with toasted bread that has been rubbed with half of a garlic clove and drizzled with olive oil.
RED CURRY CHICKPEAS AND SWISS CHARD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook a 15.5-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and patted dry) in olive oil in a skillet over high heat until crisp, 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Chop 1 pound Swiss chard. Cook the stems and 2 smashed garlic cloves in oil until soft. Add the chard leaves; cook until wilted. Stir in 4 teaspoons red curry paste and 2 tablespoons water; cook until dry, 2 to 4 minutes. Add to the chickpeas; serve with lime wedges.
CHICK-PEAS AND SWISS CHARD
Categories Leafy Green Vegetable Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Chickpea Fall Healthy Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add tomato and chick-peas and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add Swiss chard and cook, covered, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
CHICKPEA SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD AND TOMATOES
Chickpeas and Swiss chard both have an earthy nuttiness that is particularly suited to creating full-flavored vegetarian soups. This soup is brothy; to make a thicker zuppa, put half the cooked vegetables through a food mill fitted with the coarse disk. To enrich the presentation of the soup, ladle it over a large crostino placed in the bottom of each bowl.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Chard
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy soup pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until wilted but not browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a few seconds. Then add the tomatoes, raise the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the tomatoes begin to break down and form a sauce, about 10 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are cooking, cut off and discard the bottom third of the Swiss chard stems. Cut the remaining stem portions crosswise into pieces 1/4 inch wide. Working with several chard leaves at a time, stack them, roll them up lengthwise and then cut crosswise to form ribbons 1/4 inch wide.
- Add the chard, chickpeas and water to the soup pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a simmer, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended, 30-45 minutes. The soup will be brothy and chunky.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 336.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook the Calamari: Calamari can easily become tough and rubbery if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's opaque and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Swiss Chard at the End: Swiss chard cooks quickly, so add it to the pot towards the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Conclusion:
This chickpea and calamari inzimino with Swiss chard is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of chickpeas, calamari, Swiss chard, and tomatoes creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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