Swiss Chard and Chickpeas

• 1 12 lbs swiss chard
• 14 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) canitalian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 cup water
• 34 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper

1. Separate stems from leaves of chard.
2. Slice stems into 2 inch pieces; set leaves aside.
3. In a large saucepan, cook chard stems in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.
4. Add chard leaves and cook 3 minutes longer.
5. Drain.
6. In a large frying pan, heat oil.
7. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
8. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
9. Add chard, chickpeas, tomatoes and 1 cup water.
10. Partially cover and simmer 12 minutes or until excess liquid begins to evaporate.
11. Season with salt and pepper.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/swiss-chard-and-chickpeas-508160 (may not work)