Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard
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Swiss Chard
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Fun Facts

Swiss chard is part of the beet family and goes by many names, from rainbow chard to spinach beet. Its leaves grow on stems that are all different colors. Bundle them together and the stems look like a rainbow!

Star Power

These leafy beauties are full of antioxidants like vitamins A, C and K that fight inflammation and oxidative stress. Swiss chard's got lots of important minerals, too, including calcium, potassium and magnesium for strong bones and heart health. Did you know that chard gets its beautiful colors from the antioxidants in its stems, stalks and leaf veins?

Quick Preps

PREPARE: Both the leaves and stems are edible! Wash them well, then tear with your hands or chop into pieces.

  • Sauté or steam Swiss chard for 1-2 minutes. Season with sea salt and eat as a side dish.
  • Add chopped Swiss chard to scrambled eggs, stir fries, and soups.
  • Wrap up your favorite protein – tuna, chicken, chickpeas, black beans – in a Swiss chard leaf.
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Fun Tip

Call your chard creations a Pot of Gold when the ingredients include lots of rainbows!

Star-Powered Recipe

5 star dinner Swiss-n-Swirl Salad
Swiss-n-Swirl Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. spiral quinoa noodles
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. minced ginger root
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 big or 2 small bunches of Swiss chard
  • 1-2 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions. For al dente noodles, reduce cooking time by 1 minute.
  • Heat 2 tbsp. sesame oil over medium/low heat in a large saucepan. Gently cook minced ginger and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  • Wash and chop leaves and stems, then add to the saucepan along with red pepper slices. Stir to coat with the garlic oil mixture, and turn the heat to medium/high until greens start to wilt.
  • Add a splash of coconut aminos (1-2 tbsp.) and stir to combine. Throw in sunflower seeds and cooked pasta. Serve in bowls.
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How to Store

Raw: Put fresh chard in a plastic bag and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not wash until ready to use.

Freeze cooked chard only. Wash and cut off stems. Plunge into boiling water for 2 minutes and then chill in ice cold water. Dry off completely, then place in airtight containers or freezer bags. Chard will keep for up to a year in the freezer.

How It Grows

Chard leaves grow from one to three feet tall, and can be green with white, red, orange, purple, gold or pink stalks.

Peak Seasons

Summer and fall

Varieties

Rhubarb, Ruby, Burgundy, Fordhook Giant, Rainbow, Lucullus

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