15 Ways to Cook with Swiss Chard

Swiss chard, or rainbow chard, is a green leafy vegetable, and is an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, iron, and more! Plus, it tastes great. Check out these recipes below, that show 15 interesting ways to use chard!

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1. Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta with Creamy Rosè Sauce

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There’s nothing like delicious pasta topped with veggies and creamy, satisfying sauce. This Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta with Creamy Rosè Sauce by Logan Dunn and Lexus Osman certainly checks all of those boxes! Perfectly seasoned with balanced flavors, you’ll want to make this dish again and again.

2. Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie

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This Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie by Heather Poire is just as comforting as a grilled cheese but packed full of healthy ingredients. A grilled sandwich is so much better than one that is not and this tasty creation is the embodiment of summer comfort food perfected.

3. Swiss Chard and Almond Ricotta Spelt Galettes

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These Swiss Chard and Almond Ricotta Spelt Galettes by Rebekah Waters are packed full of greens and herby almond ricotta. An A plus addition to any spring or summer picnic basket. Working with pastry dough seems complicated, but this recipe breaks it down so it as easy as can be! It is well worth the time spent, we promise.

4. Rainbow Chard and Garlic Scape Fettuccine

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There is nothing better than letting the Saturday morning farmers market inspire you. At this time of year, you may be seeing a surplus of vibrant rainbow Swiss chard during your grocery hauls. Simply sauté up some of the colorful chard with garlic scapes and fresh basil for this Rainbow Chard and Garlic Scape Fettuccine by Heather Poire!

5. 15-Minute Rainbow Chard, Red Bean, and Peanut Stew

This 15-Minute Rainbow Chard, Red Bean, and Peanut Stew by 15 Minute Vegan is creamy and rich with a subtle heat. Rainbow chard adds a pretty array of colors to the stew, but if you don’t have any available, you can substitute it for Swiss chard or spring greens. Don’t leave out the cilantro topping at the end! It lifts the stew with its fresh flavor. This is the ideal meal to eat on a cold, fall day, while wearing a cosy, knitted sweater.

6. Swiss Chard Enchiladas With Avocado Cream

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Enchiladas are traditionally wheat or corn tortillas filled with meat that are then rolled and baked in a dish of spicy sauce and loaded with cheese. These Swiss Chard Enchiladas With Avocado Cream by Meghna Purandare are made with rainbow Swiss chard leaves in place of the tortillas and veg & beans for the filling. The rainbow colored stems are packed with antioxidants and is hence a very nutritious addition to the dish. The sweet potato, corn, and black bean filling is delicious on its own but is made divine when paired with the silky avocado cream.

7. No-Noodle Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Lasagna

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Lasagna doesn’t have to have meat, or cheese, or even noodles to be amazingly delicious! This No-Noodle Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Lasagna by Jenne Claiborne is a family-favorite and perfect for any occasion. It’s made with a mixture of shiitake and white button mushrooms, fresh rosemary and tarragon, swiss chard, homemade sauce (so easy!!!), tofu “cheese,” and squash. The flavor and texture are excellent. This recipe for vegan butternut squash lasagna is a perfect allergy-friendly dish for holidays, family dinners, or just any night where you want something with a little more umph! Why use noodles when you can use thin roasted slices of butternut squash in your lasagna instead?

8. Swiss Chard Quiche With Wild Mushrooms

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Some people think going vegan means giving up dishes like quiche forever. Luckily, that is far from the case and this Swiss Chard Quiche With Wild Mushrooms by The Natural Epicurean proves it. This quiche is perfect to make ahead of time and pack in your picnic basket.

9. Indian Cashew Swiss Chard

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Serve this Indian Cashew Swiss Chard by Betsy Dijulio over grilled tempeh, or try it over cooked Basmati rice!

10. Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta

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Try this Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta by Amie Valpone with a touch of lemon, on top of some swiss chard with pasta.

11. Cremini Mushroom, Rainbow Chard, and Shallot Soup

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This Cremini Mushroom, Rainbow Chard, and Shallot Soup by Richa Hingle became a part of our plan to add more greens like chard to our daily diet. It has some cremini mushrooms and shallots, browned slightly to give a buttery browned mushroom flavor to the broth, some wilted rainbow chard and some whole grain pasta to make it a filling light meal. The broth doesnt need much help from herbs or spices, if you are a mushroom sauce lover like me. This soup can be made glutenfree by omitting the pasta or substituting it with a gluten free version.

12. Rainbow Chard Wraps With Millet and Chickpeas

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Packed with protein, these Rainbow Chard Wraps With Millet and Chickpeas by Katrina Abram are super delicious! You can make them as they are in this recipe: stuffed with chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, mint, hummus, hemp seeds, and millet. Or you can switch out the millet and use quinoa, or add peanut sauce instead of hummus. These are versatile and can be switched up in any way. Enjoy!

13. Frittata With Swiss Chard and Red Pepper

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This Frittata With Swiss Chard and Red Pepper by Alejandra Graf is the perfect consistency between a quiche without crust and an omelet. Instead of egg, it is made with extra firm tofu and filled with deliciously fresh ingredients bursting with flavor and benefits for the body.

14. Swiss Chard Lentil Quinoa Burgers

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These Swiss Chard Lentil Quinoa Burgers by Joyce Gan are crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Lentils and oats give it a meaty and dense texture while Swiss chard adds a unique touch. Top these burgers with some tahini or guacamole and then serve them on hamburger buns for a crowd-pleasing and mouth-watering lunch.

15. Red Chard Pancakes

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Red chard is a surprise ingredient in these Red Chard Pancakes by Gunjan Dudani. They’ll leave you speechless!

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