Swiss Chard Cooking&Storage Tips

Cooking Tips

• Young tender chard leaves can be cooked whole.

• For larger leaves, remove ribs. Chop and cook ribs slightly longer than greens. (8-10 minutes for ribs, 4-6 minutes for greens.)

• Saute greens in olive oil/butter and garlic until bright green and tender. Also good sautéed with onion and tomato or pepper. Add to soups, near the end of cooking time.

• Chard can replace spinach in many recipes.

• Steam whole leaves and use to make wraps. Fill with herbed rice and veggie mixtures, or spiced ground meats. Top with tomato or roasted red pepper sauce if desired.

Storage Tips

Place in plastic bag or wrap in damp towel, to prevent drying out and wilting. Keep in refrigerator crisper.

Best to use within 1 week.

Putting By

Chard is excellent frozen, to be enjoyed in the winter. Chop and blanch greens for a few minutes. Rinse with cool water, drain and dry. Place in freezer bag. label and store in freezer.