RED CHARD, POTATO AND WHITE BEAN RAGOUT

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This comforting stew is infused with pink from the red chard. It makes a hearty meal, served with a salad and crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried white beans, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 1 quart water
A bouquet garni made with 1 bay leaf, a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme, and a Parmesan rind, tied together with kitchen string
Salt
1 generous bunch red chard (3/4 to 1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), sliced
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Drain the beans and combine with 1 quart of fresh water in a casserole or Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer. Skim off any foam, then add the bouquet garni. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Meanwhile, stem and clean the red chard leaves in 2 changes of water. Rinse the stems and dice. Set aside. Cut the leaves in ribbons, or coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion and chard stems. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes and stir together, then transfer to pot with the beans. Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and beans are tender. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add the chard and thyme leaves to the pot, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. The chard should be very tender. Stir in freshly ground pepper to taste and the parsley. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve, passing the Parmesan to sprinkle on the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Robby Maddux
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and flavorful recipes. This ragout is a great option! It's packed with vegetables and beans, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kizer Dragon
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of chard, spinach, and kale, and it turned out great. The beans and potatoes add a lot of substance, and the flavors are so well balanced.


Tgunz814
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This ragout is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating chard!


Yedidya Telahun
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and flavorful recipes. This ragout is a great option! It's packed with vegetables and beans, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Godfred Yeboah
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of chard, spinach, and kale, and it turned out great. The beans and potatoes add a lot of substance, and the flavors are so well balanced.


Tanya Danttouze
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This ragout is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating chard!


Goiaba BRclub
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and flavorful recipes. This ragout is a great option! It's packed with vegetables and beans, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahabaz Jutt
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of chard, spinach, and kale, and it turned out great. The beans and potatoes add a lot of substance, and the flavors are so well balanced.


Sandesh Pokhrel
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I made this ragout for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Shacie Page
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This ragout is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating chard!


Saiful Islam Emon
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and flavorful recipes. This ragout is a great option! It's packed with vegetables and beans, and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Miss Girl
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This ragout is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of chard, spinach, and kale, and it turned out great. The beans and potatoes add a lot of substance, and the flavors are so well balanced.


Zamu Saed
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I made this ragout for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Igbinosun Destiny
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This ragout was easy to make and so flavorful! I used canned beans to save time, and it still turned out great. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Ramakash Mandal
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I'm not a huge fan of chard, but this ragout was amazing! The chard was cooked perfectly and the flavors were so well balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Kumolu_johnson
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This ragout was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were rich and complex, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.