Grilled Rainbow Chard with Fava Beans and Oregano
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This vibrant vegan side dish celebrates the often-overlooked rainbow chard stem, transforming it into a smoky and succulent star ingredient. By lightly blanching the stems before finishing them on a hot grill, you achieve a perfect balance of tender texture and charred depth. Combined with the earthy sweetness of broad beans and the aromatic punch of fresh oregano, this recipe is a beautiful way to utilise every part of your seasonal greens while adding a pop of colour to your dinner table.
Refreshing and nutrient-dense, this warm salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch or a sophisticated accompaniment to Mediterranean-style mains. Broad beans, also known as fava beans, offer a lovely creamy contrast to the grilled chard, while a final squeeze of lemon juice brightens the earthy flavours. It is a simple, healthy, and naturally dairy-free dish that showcases how sophisticated homemade plant-based cooking can be.
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Ingredients for Grilled Rainbow Chard with Fava Beans and Oregano
900g Swiss chard (preferably rainbow), stems and centre ribs cut out (reserve leaves for another use)
240ml shelled fresh fava beans (575g in pods) or shelled fresh or frozen edamame (soybeans
350g in pods)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons chopped oregano
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
How to make Grilled Rainbow Chard with Fava Beans and Oregano
Halve stems crosswise and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 3.8L water) until just barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness). Cool in an ice bath, reserving cooking water, then transfer to a plate.
Halve stems crosswise and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 3.8L water) until just barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness). Cool in an ice bath, reserving cooking water, then transfer to a plate. Prepare fava beans: Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes, then drain and transfer to ice bath. Gently peel off skins (if using edamame, don't peel). Grill stems and assemble dish: Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure. .
Toss chard stems with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack, then grill chard stems, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 7 minutes. Cut into 1-inch lengths.
Cook garlic in remaining 1/2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just pale golden. Add oregano, beans, and chard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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16 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente
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