
SELECTION | STORAGE | NUTRITION | IDEAS | RECIPES | HANDOUTS
Swiss chard has green leaves with stems that can be red, white or yellow. The flavor is a combination of mildly earthy, sweet and slightly bitter.
HOW DO I MAKE A GOOD SELECTION?
Select fresh Swiss chard with dark green leaves, avoid discolored and damaged leaves. Look for stalks that are not split and damaged.
WHAT IS THE PROPER STORAGE?
Store unwashed Swiss chard in a plastic bag in crisper drawer of the refrigerator for up to three days.
WHY SHOULD I EAT THIS?
Swiss chard is an excellent source of Vitamin C, which helps heal cuts and wounds. It is also an excellent source of Vitamin A, which helps keep eye and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. Swiss chard also contains magnesium which helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function.
HOW COULD I USE THIS?
- Add Swiss chard to a pasta dish or lasagna.
- Try Swiss chard in your morning omelet or a quiche.
- Sauté or steam it and eat it as a side dish.
- Try creamed Swiss chard by steaming it and mixing it with creamed cheese and green onions.
- Add it to a stew or soup.
- Top your homemade pizza with Swiss chard.
- Try adding it to your stir-fry.
Download Handouts & Recipe Cards
Check out these handouts and recipe cards. You can download and print these resources to use in your educational programs. The first page of each handout has general information about the produce item. The second page includes different recipe options. Recipe cards print 4 recipes per page. The first page includes the photo of the recipe and the second page includes ingredients and directions.
Source:
- Fruit and Veggie Fact Sheets, UNL Nutrition Education Program
- Seasonal Produce Guide - Swiss Chard, SNAP-Ed Connection
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