One of the vegetables my CSA has had plenty of so far this year is swiss chard. I like swiss chard because it cooks quickly and is a nutrition powerhouse. It is packed with vitamin A, C and K as well as being a good source of magnesium, iron and potassium. I like to prepare swiss chard just as I would kale; lots of garlic, onion and a dash of nutmeg. If you like spicy, add in a little crushed red pepper and then drizzle with apple cider vinegar for an extra kick. Pair the garlic swiss chard with my simple spicy salmon recipe and you have a healthy meal in less than 15 minutes.
Garlic Swiss Chard
Serves 2
1 large bunch swiss chard, washed, woody stems removed and chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 small garlic cloves (only on one if you use non-organic, organic tends to be very small)
1 tbsp minced onion (dried or fresh)
dash nutmeg
crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to taste
apple cider vinegar (optional)
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add in the swiss chard, the garlic and the onion and toss in the oil to coat well. Stir fry the swiss chard until it begins to wilt and then season with the nutmeg, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the swiss chard is bright green and tender. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and serve piping hot.
Do you like swiss chard? How do you prepare it? Feel free to leave links to your swiss chard recipe in the comments!
Swiss chard is my new favorite veggie of the year. It’s so good!
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Love chard! Tomorrow is my first CSA pick-up and I’m looking forward to getting lots of it. I’ll be checking in on Honoring Health for more CSA veggie ideas!
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This looks delicious! I love swiss chard! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Alright…I really need to get on swiss chard!!!! I bought it a few weeks ago and it got lost in the back depths of our fridge. It is on our todo for this week! :)
I’ve actually never prepared swiss chard myself before, but now I think I’m going to! :)
you had me at garlic :) now if only i had the guts to try swiss chard! it looks amazing and flavorful!
I know right? Anything with garlic is pretty much a win in my house.
This looks delicious! I love Swiss Chard and it pairs perfectly with garlic. And you picture is beautiful!
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I wish I liked swiss chard – it looks delicious!
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I’ve never made swiss chard, actually! But I love anything with garlic! I’ve seen it at the farmer’s market, so I’ll be saving this recipe to make!
I posted too about Swiss Chard a few weeks ago. Honestly, I was not impressed. Funny thing though, I’ve seen it on at least 2 other blogs this week! Maybe I should give it a second chance–perhaps my culinary skills aren’t up to par!
Swiss chard is a pretty bitter green and some people just don’t have a taste for them. Try the apple cider vinegar drizzle and see if that helps, it kind of cuts down on the bitterness and gives the greens a kick.
hey girl!
lovely to meet you and really enjoyed chatting with you. i would love to meet up with you one day soon and pick your brain about emotional eating – i feel like i could learn so much from you!
and ps – your yoga pose looks awesome! i confess, i did it today and felt so much better! i think i need to just get over my dislike and give it some credit :)
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hey lady! I emailed you but just got a bounce back that it did not go through, I was going to go comment on your blog to get in touch. We need to hang out again, asap. I think we have loads in common :D
And yay for yoga!
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*cowers* I haven’t had Swiss chard yet *mumbles*
I gotta try this!
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I still have a hard time with Swiss Chard – I used to only be able to stomach a few bites, and now I can eat a whole serving although I don’t really enjoy it. It’s such a nutritional powerhouse, so I keep trying and I think it’s growing on me. The last time I made it was very similar to what you just posted!
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I just tried making swiss chard myself for my fiance’s birthday meal, which you can read about here (http://foodiefresh.wordpress.com/2010/05/01/brads-birthday-meal/). I definitely want to try it with crushed red pepper as you suggested.
This is the first time I will make Swiss Chard. I like most Greens, as Paula Deen would say, so this new recipe will be coupled with Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic, Swiss Chard and Apple and Pear chucky Sauce. Wish me luck.