Herbed White Bean Chard Bowl with Pepita Parmesan
This Herbed White Bean Chard bowl is full of amazing flavors from fresh herbs. Thyme pepita parmesan adds the crunchy cheesy topping. Vegan Gluten-free Clean eating
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil optional
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne or to taste
- a generous pinch of salt
- 4-5 large Rainbow chard leaves chopped, fat ribs removed.
- 1 can Great Northern beans or other white beans
- 1/8 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp each of dry thyme rosemary, garlic powder
- sliced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Herbed Pepita Parmesan
- 1 Tbsp Pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp bread crumbs or gf crumbs or oats or pepitas
- 1/4 tsp dry thyme
- 1/4 tsp dry rosemary
- a generous dash of black pepper
- 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- In a pan, add oil and heat at medium heat. Add the garlic powder, cayenne and salt and cook for a few seconds to infuse the oil (or use water/broth).
- Add Chard leaves and 1 Tbsp of water, mix well. cover and cook until lightly wilted 2-3 minutes.
- Remove Chard from the pan and add to bowl.
- Add beans, salt, a Tbsp water and herbs to the same pan.
- Cover and Cook for 5-6 minutes. Let sit covered for 2 mins then Remove from pan and add to bowl.
- Slice juicy tomatoes or cherry tomatoes and add to bowl.
- Add a drizzle of lemon juice and optional extra virgin olive oil.
- Grind or blend the pepitas, breadcrumbs with the herbs and nutritional yeast to a coarse mix.
- Sprinkle liberally on the bowl and serve warm or cold.
Notes
For Variations: Add roasted sweet potatoes or veggies of choice, change up the beans.
Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 1569mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3625IU | Vitamin C: 46.9mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 6.6mg