Market Watch: Rainbow Chard
My CSA box is erupting with gigantic bunches of this leafy green veggie. This variety of Swiss chard has fluffy, tender green leaves and edible stems bursting with color and flavor.
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My CSA box is erupting with gigantic bunches of this leafy green veggie. This variety of Swiss chard has fluffy, tender green leaves and edible stems bursting with color and flavor.
Chard is low in calories and packed with nutrients like potassium, iron and vitamins C and K. Use it anywhere you would used cooked spinach—the flavor is similar, only chard is slightly bitter (in a good way). And don’t forget those beautiful stems, they just need a few extra minutes of cooking—add them to the pan or pot a few minutes ahead of the leaves.
My top 5 favorite things to do with Swiss chard.
- Sauté with olive oil, garlic, and a splash of balsamic vinegar
- Use sautéed leftovers (see #1) for a pizza topping -- my hands-down favorite!
- Add to stir-fry
- Wilt into tomato sauce and serve over pasta
- Add to soup
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