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

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: Not specified
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Kitchen notes

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

Method

  1. 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).
  2. Add Chard leaves and 1 Tbsp of water, mix well. cover and cook until lightly wilted 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove Chard from the pan and add to bowl.
  4. Add beans, salt, a Tbsp water and herbs to the same pan.
  5. Cover and Cook for 5-6 minutes. Let sit covered for 2 mins then Remove from pan and add to bowl.
  6. Slice juicy tomatoes or cherry tomatoes and add to bowl.
  7. Add a drizzle of lemon juice and optional extra virgin olive oil.
  8. Grind or blend the pepitas, breadcrumbs with the herbs and nutritional yeast to a coarse mix.
  9. Sprinkle liberally on the bowl and serve warm or cold.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.