Best 8 Chickpeas With Chard Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of chickpea and chard recipes. Embark on a flavorful adventure as we present a symphony of dishes that showcase the perfect harmony between these two wholesome ingredients. From hearty stews and vibrant salads to comforting soups and delectable appetizers, our recipes offer a tantalizing array of options for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking inspiration, our carefully curated selection of chickpea and chard recipes promises to elevate your culinary repertoire to new heights. Dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean flavors with our classic Greek Gigantes Plaki, where tender chickpeas and succulent chard come together in a rich tomato-based sauce. Experience the rustic charm of Italian cuisine with our hearty Chickpea and Chard Stew, where aromatic herbs and spices dance in a symphony of flavors. Savor the vibrant symphony of colors and textures in our refreshing Israeli-inspired Chickpea and Chard Salad, a delightful melange of fresh vegetables and tangy dressing. Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Vegan Chickpea and Chard Soup, a nourishing bowl of goodness that warms the soul on chilly evenings. Surprise your taste buds with our innovative Crispy Chickpea and Chard Fritters, a delectable appetizer that combines the best of both worlds in a crispy, golden-brown treat. Each recipe in this collection is a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of chickpeas and chard. Join us on this culinary escapade as we explore the endless possibilities of this dynamic duo.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

SHAKSHUKA WITH CHICKPEAS AND SWISS CHARD



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Shakshuka is a dish in which eggs are cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with aromatics, such as onion and garlic. This take on shakshuka includes canned cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and Swiss chard. For the perfect even cook on the egg, be sure to use room temperature eggs.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large eggs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced root to tip
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons mild harissa, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 15-ounce can cherry tomatoes
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, not drained
1/2 bunch Swiss chard, leaves only, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
8 slices sourdough bread
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Add the eggs (in their shells) to a large bowl of warm water and set aside. This will bring the eggs to room temperature and make for more even cooking.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the harissa, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss to coat the onion. Add the cherry tomatoes, chickpeas with their liquid and 1/4 cup water. Increase the heat to medium high, stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the Swiss chard in batches, stirring until wilted before adding more. Continue cooking until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Remove the eggs from the water and crack them into a bowl or large spouted measuring cup. Make 8 wells in the tomato mixture and gently slip 1 egg into each well.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the egg whites are fully set and firm to the touch, 8 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, put the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Top the shakshuka with the parsley. Divide among shallow bowls or plates; serve with the bread and more harissa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 372 milligrams, Sodium 1347 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams, Protein 27 grams

MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD



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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

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 Spanish onions, chopped
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 fennel bulb, diced (save fronds for garnish)
1 very large bunch chard, stems sliced 1/2-inch thick, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large turnip, peeled and diced
1 pound dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water to cover or quick-soaked (see Tip)
1/3 cup diced dried apricots
2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon, more to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, more for garnish

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

RED CURRY CHICKPEAS AND SWISS CHARD



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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.

ROASTED CHICKPEAS WITH CHARD



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My farmer thankfully includes a sheet of recipes with each CSA box in order to get folks started with unfamiliar produce (or to give ideas when it's been 11 weeks in a row with tomatoes and folks are at their wits' ends about what to do with them!). This was on the sheet a few weeks ago with a gorgeous bunch of rainbow chard in the box. It is really easy to make and is a change from my standby chard recipe. I served it over barley, but you could use any grain or pasta, or serve as a side for any number of main dishes (there will probably be closer to 6 side dish servings). You could also swap the chard for kale, spinach, or whatever other green is on hand. We also like chard a lot, so I will probably add another bunch next time. Note: Steps 1 and 2 may be completed up to 2 hours ahead of time.

Provided by ksduffster

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large shallot, chopped in large pieces
4 bay leaves, preferably fresh, divided
7 garlic cloves, crushed, divided
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 shallot, sliced
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed (reserve for another purpose if desired)
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F In an 8x8x2 baking dish, combine chickpeas, chopped shallot, 2 bay leaves, 5 cloves garlic, and fennel seed. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour 1/2 cup olive oil over bean mixture and cover dish with foil. Place dish in oven and roast until garlic is tender, about 45 minutes. Pour chickpea mixture into a sieve placed over a bowl and drain; remove bay leaves. Reserve oil.
  • In a large skillet with a lid, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and bay leaves and the sliced shallot. Cover and cook until shallot is tender, about 2 minutes. Add half the chard and toss with tongs until the leaves wilt slightly, about 2 minutes. Add remaining chard and toss until wilted. Pour stock into skillet and simmer over low heat until chard is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain chard and discard liquids. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Place skillet back over medium heat. Add chickpeas and chard to the skillet, using reserved oil to moisten as necessary (I use about 2-3 Tbsp.). Saute until combined and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 566.1, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.3

CHICK-PEAS AND SWISS CHARD



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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

1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup rinsed canned chick-peas
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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.

SWISS CHARD AND CHICKPEA MINESTRONE



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, cut in small dice
1 celery stalk, cut in small dice
1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, cleaned thoroughly and sliced thin
Salt
4 large garlic cloves, minced
7 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
A bouquet garni consisting of 1 Parmesan rind, 1 bay leaf, 3 sprigs parsley and 3 sprigs thyme, tied together with kitchen string or tied into a piece of cheesecloth
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves washed and cut crosswise in thin strips (chiffonade) (4 cups, tightly packed, chiffonade)
1/2 cup soup pasta, like elbow macaroni or broken spaghetti
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan

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

SPICED CHICKPEA STEW WITH COCONUT AND TURMERIC



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Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint. When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 (15-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 bunch Swiss chard, kale or collard greens, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup mint leaves, for serving
Yogurt, for serving (optional)
Toasted pita, lavash or other flatbread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and starts to brown a little at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, so the chickpeas sizzle and fry a bit in the spices and oil, until they've started to break down and get a little browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove about a cup of chickpeas and set aside for garnish.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release their starchy insides. (This will help thicken the stew.) Add coconut milk and stock, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stew has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. (Taste a chickpea or two, not just the liquid, to make sure they have simmered long enough to be as delicious as possible.) If after 30 to 35 minutes, you want the stew a bit thicker, keep simmering until you've reached your desired consistency. Determining perfect stew thickness is a personal journey!
  • Add greens and stir, making sure they're submerged in the liquid. Cook until they wilt and soften, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on what you're using. (Swiss chard and spinach will wilt and soften much faster than kale or collard greens.) Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among bowls and top with mint, reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside yogurt and toasted pita if using; dust the yogurt with turmeric if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1133 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender chard: Look for leaves that are deeply colored and free of blemishes.
  • Prep the chard properly: Wash the chard thoroughly and remove the tough stems.
  • Cook the chard briefly: Overcooking will make the chard tough and bitter.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs: This will add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Serve the chard immediately: This will prevent the chard from becoming mushy.

Conclusion:

Chickpeas with chard is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of chickpeas and chard provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and vitamins. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a main course, side dish, or salad. With a few simple tips, you can easily prepare a delicious and healthy meal with chickpeas and chard.

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