Meatless Monday: Marrow Beans With Swiss Chard And Zesty Lemon

Marrow beans, also known as borlotti beans, are a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. They have a creamy texture and nutty flavor, making them a great addition to vegetarian dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Meatless Monday: Marrow Beans With Swiss Chard And Zesty Lemon

Cooking Method: Oven, Stovetop Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Marrow beans
• 1 bunch Swiss chard
• 1 piece Lemon
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rinse the marrow beans and soak them in water overnight.
3. Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large pot. Add enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the beans are tender.
4. While the beans are cooking, wash the Swiss chard thoroughly and remove the stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
5. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Add the Swiss chard leaves to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
7. Zest the lemon and set aside the zest. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the cooked Swiss chard.
8. Drain the cooked beans and add them to the skillet with the Swiss chard. Stir well to combine.
9. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly.
10. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve the Marrow Beans with Swiss Chard and Zesty Lemon as a delicious and nutritious vegetarian main course.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.