GRILLED RAINBOW CHARD WITH FAVA BEANS AND OREGANO

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Grilled Rainbow Chard with Fava Beans and Oregano image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Fourth of July     Vegetarian     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Legume     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Vegan     Chard     Oregano     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Swiss chard (preferably rainbow), stems and center ribs
1 cup shelled fresh fava beans (1 1/4 pounds in pods) or shelled fresh or frozen edamame (soybeans; 3/4 pound in pods)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped oregano
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Blanch chard stems:
  • Halve stems crosswise and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until just barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness). Cool in an ice bath, reserving cooking water, then transfer to a plate.
  • Prepare fava beans:
  • Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes, then drain and transfer to ice bath. Gently peel off skins (if using edamame, don't peel). Grill stems and assemble dish: Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  • Toss chard stems with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill chard stems, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 7 minutes. Cut into 1-inch lengths.
  • Cook garlic in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just pale golden. Add oregano, beans, and chard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

tayabshahtayabshah 0320
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This dish was a bit too bitter for my taste.


Vishal Shiwgobin
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Definitely a new favorite recipe!


Nehal islam
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Loved the smoky flavor of the grilled chard.


Hashmat Ullah
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Delicious!


Qazi Hasham
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook rainbow chard.


Ethan Ranken
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.


Robert Haver
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rainbow chard. I had some in my fridge that was starting to wilt, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.


Joan Villegas
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I'm not usually a fan of chard, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilling process mellowed out the bitter flavor of the chard and the fava beans and oregano added a delicious complexity.


Brendan
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This dish is a great way to showcase the unique flavor of rainbow chard. The grilling process brings out the natural sweetness of the chard and the fava beans add a nice pop of color and texture.


methuselah lubwama
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I followed the recipe to a T and the results were spectacular. The grilled rainbow chard had a smoky, slightly bitter flavor that paired perfectly with the sweet fava beans and aromatic oregano.


farah shawky
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of grilled rainbow chard, fava beans, and oregano created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds.