Swiss Chard with Orzo, Cannelini Beans and Pancetta
Swiss Chard with Orzo, Cannelini Beans and Pancetta requires about 30 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 501 calories, 21g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. For $2.75 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. A couple people made this recipe, and 12 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Kitchen Confidante. Head to the store and pick up pancetta, canned cannelini beans, chicken broth, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 89%, this dish is awesome. Swiss Chard with Pancetta, Corn and Cannelini Beans, Linguine with Pancettan and Swiss Chard, and Sautéed Swiss Chard with Pancetta are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
freshly ground black pepper
1 15 oz can cannelini beans
2 tablespoons chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orzo
6 oz diced pancetta
2 large bunches Swiss chard, leaves removed from stems and roughly chopped
Equipment:
pot
frying pan
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the orzo for about 9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.In a deep sided saute pan or medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the pancetta and cook until crispy. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the Swiss chard, and season with salt and pepper. Cook the Swiss chard, stirring periodically, until it begins to wilt. Add the cooked orzo, cannelini beans, and chicken broth, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
Step by step:
1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the orzo for about 9 minutes, or until al dente.
2. Drain and set aside.In a deep sided saute pan or medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the pancetta and cook until crispy.
3. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add the Swiss chard, and season with salt and pepper. Cook the Swiss chard, stirring periodically, until it begins to wilt.
5. Add the cooked orzo, cannelini beans, and chicken broth, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
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