Create Your Own
Vegan Swiss Chard Recipe

I went through the better part of my years without ever making a swiss chard recipe. I would pass by the leafy greens section of my grocery store with hardly a glance in that direction -- although admittedly I always felt a little tinge of "if only I could muster up the courage to try that stuff!".

But then I started to learn just how important it is to add leafy greens to your diet. So I grudgingly began some taste tests. Swiss chard certainly led the way in the taste department, outdistancing other greens such as collard, mustard and kale (to my taste buds, that is).

Back then, I had no clue what I was looking for when selecting "chard".

Now I have a better idea...

Selecting Swiss Chard

Look for those that are firm and not wilting at all. The leaves should look pretty and "at attention". There are usually a few varieties to choose from, including those with white stalks, red stalks, and other colors! They all pretty much taste the same, but the color comes in when you have a desire to dress up your plate.

Cleaning and Prepping Swiss Chard

Fill a large bowl with fresh water and 1-2 Tbsp. of lemon juice (or other foodie acid like vinegar) and soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse. Your veggie is now ready for you to create your very own Swiss chard recipe.

Cooking Swiss Chard

Braised Swiss Chard
Using this technique you brown the chard first and then add liquid to continue cooking...

Parboiled Swiss Chard
Opposite of braising, here you cook in boiling water and then continue cooking using another technique, if you prefer...

Sautéed Swiss Chard
My favorite way to prepare chard because it cooks up moist and flavorful...

Steamed Swiss Chard
Not my preferred way of cooking chard because it can overcook SO easily, but to each his own (!)...

Swiss Chard Vegan Flavor Matches

Create your very own Swiss chard recipes with some of your favorite ingredients from this list of foods that match perfectly with Swiss chard.

Bragg Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
Chiles
Garlic
Lemon
Nutritional Yeast
Peppers, especially hot
Saffron
Tarragon
Tomatoes
Vinegar

Psssst...Get ALL the Flavor Matches found throughout VeganCoach.com all in one place with this handy dandy e-book Your Guide To Vegan Flavor Matches.

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ABOUT COOKING SWISS CHARD

Swiss Chard Helpful Hints

• For years I only ate the leaves, throwing the stalks away. Big mistake! One day my husband Jeff said "How come we never eat the stalks?" So I steamed them up, along with the leaves. Crunchy and delicious, and VERY good for you. So give those stalks a try. ;o)
• To freeze for a long period, blanch until the color turns bright in hot boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and run cold water over the top. Remove any excess water from the surface (setting it out to dry works great) and place in freezer bags, or containers. Then when needed, thaw to room temperature, removing only as much veggie as you require to create your swiss chard recipe.

Discover the Nutritional Value of Swiss Chard

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