Braised Green Beans
- 1⁄2 lb Swiss chard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 fresh small red chili, thinly sliced
- 8 baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
- 1⁄2 lb baby green beans, trimmed
- Wash and dry Swiss chard. Chop leaves and stems.
- Heat oil in medium heavy-based saucepan. Cook Swiss chard stems, onion, garlic, and chili, stirring, about 10 minutes or until stems soften.
- Add potatoes and undrained tomatoes. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add beans. Cook about 5 minutes until potatoes are tender. Season to taste.
- Just before serving, add Swiss chard leaves. Cook about 3 minutes or until wilted.
Food is key to the relaxed and healthy way of life in the Mediterranean, a region that offers us a stunning variety of delicious dishes to enjoy.
Mixing traditional classics with inspired contemporary variations, this tempting collection includes all those you would expect--vegetable dips and mezze, fresh salads and sides, tagines, kebabs, and roasts--as well as others that could become your new favorites.
With more than 150 beautiful color photographs of recipes that have been triple-tested for success every time, these dishes are ideal for large dinner parties as well as intimate gatherings.
Pamela Clark
Pamela Clark is an Australian chef, cookbook author and food presenter, and has been associated with The Australian Women's Weekly for 50 years.
She has a passion for food that is reflected in her role as head of a world-famous test kitchen. The team develops and tastes recipes for magazines and cookbooks.
You might also like...
Don't Miss a Thing!
Get the latest articles, recipes, and more, when you sign up for the tasteforlife.com newsletter.
Trending Topics
Hot Product
Spry Alcohol-free Herbal Mint Mouth Wash
Spry Mouthwash is made to help you get to those hard-to-reach places with a toothbrush. Using the power of xylitol, these alcohol-free formulas inhibit bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums while encouraging a naturally healthy environment in your mouth. Plus, pure plant extracts like Aloe vera and Echinacea help soothe irritated oral tissues.