Chard aka Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a green leafy vegetable. Grown worldwide, Swiss chard is actually native to the Mediterranean. Like other green leafy vegetables, it has highly nutritious leaves. Chard has been used in cooking for centuries, and both the leaf and the stalk can be used.

Some flavors that pair well with Chard include: butter, garlic, salt, cheese (Fontina, Gruyere, Parmesan), onions, vinegar (balsamic, red wine)

Chard is an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, K, E, and Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Calcium. Source: https://www.healthline.com

Methods of Preparation:

Raw	Boil	Braise	Parboil	Sauté
Steam in a microwave	Steam with a steamer	Steam without a steamer	Stir-fry

Recipes

Garlicky Swiss Chard

Total Time: 15 min Servings: 4 servings Source: cooking.nytimes.com

Ingredients

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Salt

Directions

Stack chard leaves on top of one another (you can make several piles) and slice them into 1/4-inch strips.Heat oil in a very large skillet (or use a soup pot). Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant. Stir in the chard, coating it in oil. Cover pan and let cook for about 2 minutes, until chard is wilted. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt.

Nutrition

Fat: 4 grams

Calories: 75

Saturated Fat: 1 gram

Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams

Sodium: 538 milligrams

Sugar: 3 grams

Fiber: 4 grams

Carbohydrate: 9 grams

Protein: 4 grams

Creamy Swiss Chard with Coconut

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Source: marthastewart.com

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

1 small dried hot red chile, such as chile de arbol, stemmed and crumbled

2 pounds Swiss chard (3 to 4 bunches), stems removed, torn into 2-inch pieces (about 12 packed cups)

½ cup light coconut milk

2 tablespoons water Coarse salt

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and chile and cook until tender and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Add chard leaves, coconut milk, and water. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until chard is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Swiss Chard Potatoes Colcannon

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Servings: Servings: 6 Source: ericasrecipes.com

Ingredients

2 lbs red potatoes quartered

4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided½ cup milk½ cup half and half

1 bunch Swiss chard woody stems and ribs removed, leaves chopped

1 clove garlic minced

kosher salt

fresh cracked pepper

fresh snipped chives

Directions

Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook at a gentle boil, reducing heat if necessary, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saute pan on high heat. Once it starts sizzling, reduce heat to medium-high and add the Swiss chard, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Toss the greens in the butter and saute, tossing regularly, until the chard is very wilty and awesome (watch so the garlic doesn't burn). Remove from the heat and set aside.

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain immediately and return the taters to the pot. Mash the potatoes. Add the milk, half and half, 2 tablespoons butter, couple grinds of pepper, and a couple good pinches of salt. Stir in the chard and garlic mixture.

Use the remaining tablespoon of butter to serve the potatoes with a little melty pat on top, sprinkled with chives.

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