Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Tomatoes

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com. You can find it here.

Ingredients:

Olive Oil (2 Tblsp)

Shallot (chopped)

2 Green Onions (chopped)

1 can of Garbanzo beans (the original recipe calls for 1/2 cup, but why waist the rest?)

Salt and Pepper to Taste

1 Bunch Swiss Chard, rinsed, and chopped

1 Tomato, sliced (I used a yellow tomato)

1/2 Lemon, Juiced

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the shallot and green onion. Saute for about 3-5 (until they are tender and give off a fragrance). Add the bean, salt and pepper to taste, and heat thoroughly. Add the chard and heat until the leaves have wilted. Add tomato and lemon juice and heat thoroughly. Plate and Serve.

Tortilla and Black Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

2 cup chopped onion

1-1/2 cup chopped sweet pepper (2 peppers)

1 - 14-1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes (un-drained)

3/4 cup bottled salsa (red or green, I prefer green)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 - 15oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed

*12 - 6" corn tortillas (I used 4 taco sized flour tortillas, I prefer flour over corn)

2 Cups Monterrey Jack Cheese ( I used Colby Jack cheese, and it was still yummy)

And optional: Taco toppings (ie. lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc).

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, combine onion, peppers, un-drained tomatoes, salsa, cumin, and garlic. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Then add the beans. Preheat your oven to 350.

2. Spread 1/3 of the bean/tomato mixture onto the bottom of a rectangular dish. Top with half the tortillas (overlapping if needed), then a cup of cheese. Spread another 1/3 of the bean/tomato mixture and then the rest of the tortillas. Then top with the remaining bean/tomato mixture.

3. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with last 1 cup of cheese. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with optional toppings if desired.

This recipe was adapted from the Better Homes and Garden Cook Book.