WHITE BEAN STEW WITH SWISS CHARD AND TOMATOES

White Bean Stew With Swiss Chard and Tomatoes image

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Swiss chard, large stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 2-in strips
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoons Crushed red pepper
26 ounces Diced tomatoes
15 ounces Cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 tablespoons Salt
1/4 tablespoons Pepper

Steps:

Add chard to a large pot of boiling water and simmer over moderate heat until tender, 8 minutes. Cool slightly, then drain and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
In the same saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat, and cook garlic and crushed red pepper until garlic is golden, 1 minute.
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add beans and simmer over moderately high heat for 3 minutes.
Add chard and simmer over moderate heat until the favors meld, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.