main course all on its own. and at $1.65 a serving, it's a delicious bargain.
toast the cumin in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat until it is dark brown and aromatic. stir it frequently and watch carefully so you don't burn it. remove from the heat, let the seeds cool, and then using a spice grinder or the back of a spoon, grind the seeds.
heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. add chard stems, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown, about 10 minutes. add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 more minutes.
add the 