Swiss Chard and White Bean Stew

Ingredients

• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Swiss chard (4 cups, chopped)
• Cannellini beans (2 cans (15 oz each), rinsed and drained)
• Diced tomatoes (1 can (14.5 oz), undrained)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped Swiss chard leaves and cook until they are wilted, which should take about 3 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed cannellini beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Increase the heat to bring the stew to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors together.
6. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve the stew hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
8. Enjoy this delightful and wholesome dish with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.