Swiss Chard & Lentils with Wild Rice

2 bunches of Swiss chard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
3 Tbs olive oil
3/4 cup wild rice
2 cups water
1 Tbs smoked paprika
2 cups cooked lentils

1) Wash Swiss chard leaves, but do not dry. Remove chard stems; trim and chop stems. Cut leaves into 1-inch wide ribbons.
2) In a large pot, combine the Swiss chard, garlic, salt, olive oil, wild rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3) Add lentils and cook just a few more minutes - until lentils are warm. Add smoked paprika and serve.

Review: I significantly changed the original recipe. I couldn't understand the need to cook regular rice for 45 minutes. To further complicate things, I only had quick-cooking (12-15 minutes) brown basmati rice. Oh, and some wild rice that takes 45 minutes to cook . . .  So, I got to use up the remaining wild rice that I had on hand. I made the dish a little more savory and earthy than the original recipe. I think it works a lot better and I loooved the flavor. It was so hearty and filling.

Adapted from:
http://deliciousliving.com/recipes/chard-braised-cilantro-and-rice