Swiss Chard

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What is Swiss Chard

There are several varieties of Swiss Chard including, red, green, yellow and a mixed variety frequently referred to as Rainbow chard . The wide leaves taste much like spinach, but the edible stems taste more like celery. The stems need a little more cooking time than the leaves, so slice them off where the stems meet the leaves and add them to the recipe a bit sooner.

Substitute for Swiss Chard

If you need a substitute for Swiss chard there are some very suitable alternatives: Use equal amounts of:

Mature spinach
OR - Mustard greens
OR - Cavalo Nero (Black Tuscan) kale, longer cooking time
OR - Large bok choy

Equivalents

1 lb swiss chard = 4 cups stems + 5-6 cups leaves
1 1/2 cups cooked stems + 1 cup cooked leaves
1 cup Swiss chard leaves = 36 grams

Cooking Greens

Nutrition Information For Swiss Chard

Serving Size

1 cup, chopped

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 313mg

10%

Potassium

961g

30%

Total Carbohydrate 7g

Dietary Fiber 4g

10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Swiss Chard Recipes

Savory Roasted Seitan
This Savory Roasted Seitan (wheat gluten) recipe is roasted with garlic, olive oil and poultry seasoning. You can optionally add 3 cups of chopped Swiss chard to balance out the dish.
Easter Pie
A Mediterranean recipe for a savory Easter pie made with layers of puff pastry, Swiss chard, eggs, ricotta, cream and marjoram. The recipe uses frozen, thawed puff pastry sheets.
Swiss Chard Cheddar Cakes with Sriracha Aioli
A yummy vegetarian dish made with quinoa, millet, barley, eggs, cheddar cheese, Swiss chard, garlic and shallot.