A quick side with minimal prep, this simple sauteed Swiss chard is tasty and versatile.
Looking for an easy way to get more greens in your diet?
Try this simple sauteed Swiss chard recipe.
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What Is Swiss Chard?
But like spinach, you could easily saute it in some olive oil in just a few minutes.
The stems can be tough.
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It’s in the same family asbeets, spinach, andquinoa.
Even more reasons to eat chard!
We’re also including coriander seeds which taste fantastic with the chard.
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It’s their stalks, not their leaves, that differentiate varieties.
Swiss chard usually refers to chard with white stems.
Rainbow chard has multicolored stalks.
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For this recipe, use any variety.
Choose chard with crisp, deep green leaves and stems that are firm.
Don’t buy wilted chard or chard with leaves with holes in them.
Can You Freeze Swiss Chard?
Freeze uncooked Swiss chard by separating the leaves from the stems.
Blanch the stems for 3 minutes and the leaves for 1 minute, then shock in an ice bath.
Freeze in a freezer-safe zipper bag with the air pressed out for up to 6 months.
But if you do, just use them!
Coriander is wonderful with chard.
Either tear or cut away the thick stalks from the leaves.
Cut the stalk pieces into 1-inch pieces.
Chop the leaves into inch-wide strips.
Keep the stalks and leaves separate.
Heat the olive oil in a saute pan on medium high heat.
Add the chopped Swiss chard stalks.
Lower the heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the chopped chard leaves, toss with the oil and garlic in the pan.
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
Turn the leaves and the stalks over in the pan.
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