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Swiss Chard and Chickpeas with Mixed Mushrooms

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Swiss Chard and Chickpeas is an easy, plant-based meal, with mixed mushrooms, and fresh radish!
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 278.09 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet (10 inches at least) or stovetop pan
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 cups swiss chard (fresh) stems and leaves separated
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups mixed mushrooms lion’s mane, oyster, comb tooth and pioppino mushrooms recommended
  • 2 ½ cups radishes (fresh) sliced
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth add more as needed for moisture
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1 drizzle honey or maple syrup to balance the earthy taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep the swiss chard: Separate stems from leaves. Dice the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
  • Sauté the stems: In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced Swiss chard stems and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the mushrooms: Stir in the chopped mushrooms and another drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 3–5 minutes until tender. Add vegetable broth and slowly pour a splash, if it start to get dry and need to keep moisture.
  • Add radishes + chickpeas: Toss in the sliced radishes and drained chickpeas. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Steam the chard leaves: Add the Swiss chard leaves on top of the skillet mix, cover with a lid, and let them steam for about 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  • Finish and serve: Remove from heat and place in large bowl. Stir everything together, then season with flaky sea salt. Add a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

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Notes

Optional Add-Ins
• 1 clove minced garlic or ½ tsp garlic powder
• A squeeze of lemon juice or splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness
• Crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick
• Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 278.09kcalCarbohydrates: 32.23gProtein: 9.99gFat: 13.43gSaturated Fat: 1.78gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.68gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.54gSodium: 355.19mgPotassium: 805.03mgFiber: 7.32gSugar: 5.18gVitamin A: 4995.91IUVitamin C: 21.17mgCalcium: 96.93mgIron: 3.15mg
Keyword chickpeas, easy healthy recipe, fresh vegetables, mixed mushrooms, plant based meal, radish, swiss chard, vegan idea
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