Fettuccini with White Beans and Swiss Chard Recipe Video
Ingredients
Fettuccini - 1 package
Swiss chard - 2 bunches
Olive oil - 2-3 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - to taste
Onion - 1/2
Garlic - 2 cloves
Small white beans - 1 1/2 cups
Canned bean liquid, cooking liquid, vegetable stock or water - 1/2 - 1 cups
Miso - 1 tablespoon
Nori or other seaweed - 1 sheet, crumbled
Basil or parsley - 1-2 Tablespoons fresh chopped OR 1 teaspoon each of dried basil, oregano and marjoram
Garnish with soy or rice Parmesan, cherry tomatoes and olives (optional)
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Cook the pasta according to package directions. When done, drain, rinse, and set aside.
2) Wash the chard. Cut out the stems and chop into small pieces, set aside. Roughly cut the greens.
3) Grate or mince the onion. Mince or press the garlic.
MAKING
4) Heat a wok or large pan over medium heat and add the oil.
5) Add the stems and cook for a few minutes.
6) Add the leaves and a pinch of salt, stir, cover and team/sauté for 5-8 minutes.
7) Add the onions and garlic.
8) Cover and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes.
9) Optional: Puree some or all of the beans with the liquid in a blender or food processor and add to the pan. Or just add the whole beans and liquid.
10) Add the miso, the herbs, and crumble in the nori. Stir.
11) Add the fettuccine and mix well. When warm, serve immediately.
SERVING
12) Garnish with optional tomatoes, olives and rice or soy Parmesan.
1) Cook the pasta according to package directions. When done, drain, rinse, and set aside.
2) Wash the chard. Cut out the stems and chop into small pieces, set aside. Roughly cut the greens.
3) Grate or mince the onion. Mince or press the garlic.
MAKING
4) Heat a wok or large pan over medium heat and add the oil.
5) Add the stems and cook for a few minutes.
6) Add the leaves and a pinch of salt, stir, cover and team/sauté for 5-8 minutes.
7) Add the onions and garlic.
8) Cover and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes.
9) Optional: Puree some or all of the beans with the liquid in a blender or food processor and add to the pan. Or just add the whole beans and liquid.
10) Add the miso, the herbs, and crumble in the nori. Stir.
11) Add the fettuccine and mix well. When warm, serve immediately.
SERVING
12) Garnish with optional tomatoes, olives and rice or soy Parmesan.
Editors Review
Fettuccini with White Beans is a complete meal full of carbs, protein and fiber. Check out the video for this healthy recipe.Chef
