Chick-Peas with Lemony Swiss Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Recipe by The FruitGuys

INGREDIENTS

• One bunch of Swiss chard stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
• One can of chick-peas, rinsed, drained
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes, drained, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• One garlic clove, thinly sliced
• One tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Pour olive oil into a large nonstick skillet and add thinly sliced garlic.
2. Sauté garlic over moderately low heat, stirring, until garlic is softened.
3. Add chick-peas and cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes.
4. Add Swiss chard and cook, covered, until chard starts to wilt (about 2-5 minutes).
5. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.  Serve warm.

This recipe serves 3-4. Prep time, 25 minutes; cook time, 15 minutes.