Easy Swiss Chard with Beans

Adapted from May I Have That Recipe

Ingredients

1 large bunch of chard (any type)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 large cloves of garlic, sliced
½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 cups cooked farm beans
1 tsp red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Wash the  chard well and chop the leaves into large pieces, and  the stem into smaller pieces and. Keep them separated.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add  the chopped garlic and cook for 2 minutes, making sure it doesn’t burn.
  3. Add the chopped chard stems and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently
    Add the leaves, toss well and cook until it starts to wilt about, 6 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  4. Add the cannellini beans. Gently mix well together and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes, until the beans are hot.
  5. Add the vinegar and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  6. OPTIONAL: consider adding chopped bacon or ham to this to make it a 1 pot meal.