CASSSOULET WITH TOMATOES AND CHARD

Ingredients:    

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 ea. onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups tomatoes, chopped

½ tsp. paprika

2 bunch swiss chard leaves, stemmed

2 tsp.  NutriFit French Riviera Salt Free Spice Blend (For each teaspoon of the French Riviera blend you may substitute: 1/4 tsp. each summer savory, tarragon, basil and fennel seed.)

1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 pinch crushed red pepper

Directions:

  1. Heat a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic and sauté for 2-5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes and paprika; stir to coat.
  2. Slice the swiss chard into strips, and add to the pan with seasoning. Cover and steam the vegetables for 5 minutes more.
  3. Add the garbanzo beans and stir to combine. Season with the crushed red pepper, if using.