SHELL BEANS AND POTATO RAGOUT WITH SWISS CHARD
One of my favorite ways to serve shell beans is to cook them in a small amount of liquid with other vegetables. Serve this comforting ragout in wide soup bowls with crusty bread.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Stem the chard, setting aside the stems, and wash the leaves thoroughly in two changes of water. Wash the stems, trim away the ends and dice. Set aside. When the pot of water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the chard leaves. Blanch for one to two minutes, until tender but still bright, and transfer to the bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about two minutes, and add the diced chard stems. Cook, stirring often, for about two minutes, until the stems begin to soften, and add the garlic. Stir together for a minute, and add the beans, potatoes, water (just enough to cover everything) and bouquet garni. Bring to a simmer. Add salt to taste. Cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes, until the beans are tender. Add the blanched chard, and simmer for another two to three minutes. Add pepper, and then taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the parsley and marjoram, and serve, passing Parmesan at the table for sprinkling.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1001 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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