This post has 20 Amazing Swiss Chard Recipes, and if you’re growing chard this can give you plenty of options! And there’s also a list of 10 bonus recipes using other leafy greens where you could substitute Swiss Chard!
PIN 20 Swiss Chard Recipes to try some later!
Have you grown or eaten Swiss Chard, the leafy green that also just called Chard? Lately I’ve been surprised to find that some people aren’t well acquainted with this hearty and tasty type of garden greens, so I thought I’d share some information about growing chard. And this post also has 20 Amazing Swiss Chard Recipes for people who have it and are looking for ideas for cooking it.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking about what to make with Swiss Chard, this post has you covered with lots of delicious chard recipes! And I’m also including some delicious-looking recipes from my blogging friends, enjoy!
What is Swiss Chard?
Swiss chard (also called chard, silverbeet, and perpetual spinach) is an easy-to-grow type of greens that are highly nutritious. Both the stems and leaves are good to eat. Small, tender leaves make a nice addition to salads or are good for making chard pesto, while larger leaves should be cut away from the ribs so stems and leaves can be cooked separately.
Is Swiss Chard a strongly-flavored type of greens?
Chard has a pleasant flavor that’s a little stronger than spinach, but not as strong as kale or mustard greens. The texture is softer than kale but firmer than spinach, making it versatile to use in recipes.
Is Swiss Chard high in carbs?
Swiss Chard is low in calories and also quite high in fiber, which makes it low in net carbs! And it’s loaded with nutrients.
Tips for Growing Swiss Chard:
Chard is easy to grow and very attractive in the garden. I especially like this gorgeous rainbow chard that can produce three colors from one package of seeds. And I love the way you can trim off leaves and the plant will continue producing new ones, even in the hot Utah summers.
Chard is easy to grow from seed, and I never had problems with my chard until one year when a flock of quail discovered it and started to eat the leaves until only the stalks remained, like you see in the photo above. A visit to the garden center taught me to use garden netting to save the Swiss chard from the birds, and all has been well ever since.
Favorite Swiss Chard Recipes from Kalyn’s Kitchen:
I loved this Spicy Stir-Fried Swiss Chard, which my nephew Jake and I completely devoured the day we made it.
Another Swiss Chard favorite is this Swiss Chard and Goat Cheese Custard Bake. This is a repeater at my house!
Swiss Chard Casserole is a great dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner that’s tasty and easy to make. And this is also fun to make in a mini-loaf pan, see photos in the recipe for that variation!
This delicious Lemon Parmesan Pasta with Greens can be made with several variations of greens, and I use Fiber Gourmet Light Elbows (affiliate link) so it’s not too much of a splurge on carbs.
This Spaghetti Squash Gratin with Chard is a dish I’ve made several times since it appeared on the blog.
This tasty Power Greens Egg Skillet uses a mixture of greens that includes chard, or make it with all chard if you prefer.
More Swiss Chard Recipes from Kalyn:
- Baked Swiss Chard Stems with Parmesan
- Garlic Scape Pesto Recipe (with Chard)
- Swiss Chard Egg Bake (with Cottage Cheese)
- Power Greens Breakfast Casserole
- Spaghetti with Garlic, Chard, and Pecorino-Romano Cheese
Swiss Chard Recipes from Around the Web:
- Healthy Mushroom Orzo, and Swiss Chard Soup from Cookin’ Canuck
- Swiss Chard Recipe with Bacon from Two Sleevers
- Garlicky Swiss Chard with Olives and Pine Nuts from Sidewalk Shoes
- Heirloom Tomato and Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict from Low Carb Maven
- Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Keto Connect
- Swiss Chard with Olives from Simply Recipes
- Creamed Swiss Chard from Spend with Pennies
- Swiss Chard Rolls from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
- Swiss Chard Chimichurri Sauce from Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans from The Kitchn
Leafy Greens Recipes Where You Can Substitute Chard:
- Kale and Red Onion Savory Breakfast
- Turkey Kale Soup with Mushrooms and Spinach
- Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
- White Bean and Kale Soup
- Greens and Beans with Sausage
- Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Ham, Spinach, and Thyme
- Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup
- Kale and Cheese Omelet
- Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake
- Pasta with Sausage and Kale
