Tag: Chard

(tʃɑːʳd ) uncountable noun. Chard is a plant with a round root, large leaves, and a thick stalk. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Where does the word chard come from? Despite the common “Swiss” reference, chard is not Swiss in origin. In fact, it is a native of the Mediterranean. It is believed that the name […]

English (southwestern): habitational name from Chard or South Chard in Somerset recorded in Domesday Book as Cerdren possibly from Old English ceart ‘rough heathland’ + ærn ‘building dwelling’. In some instances the surname may have arisen simply as a topographic name from ceart. Is Chard a name? Chard is a surname. Notable people with the […]

Keep the chard in a bag. Store your chard in a perforated or unsealed plastic bag, and place the bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Should you put chard in the fridge? Do not wash Swiss chard before storing as the exposure to water encourages spoilage. Place chard in a plastic storage bag […]

In fact, chard is basically a beet that has been bred to have fat, juicy stems and big leaves instead of channeling most of its energy into big roots. Is Swiss chard a beet plant? Chard or Swiss chard (/tʃɑːrd/; Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is a green leafy vegetable. Chard Origin Sea beet (Beta vulgaris […]

If you’ve lost sight of vegetables and they have wilted, it’s worth trying to rehydrate them. But if they’re past the point of no return — if your produce has changed color, is covered in dark spots or has discolored, liquefied, become slimy or generated obvious bacterial or mold growth — discard them. Is it […]

If you’re making a recipe that calls for swiss chard, but you don’t have it on-hand, any of these leafy greens would make excellent swiss chard substitutes. Kale, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, bok choy, Napa cabbage and collard greens can all be a rainbow chard or a swiss chard substitute in a recipe. Can […]

Beet greens They are best substituted for sautéed swiss chard, and like swiss chard, both the leaf and the stem can be eaten. I think beet greens look the most similar to swiss chard leaves as well. What can I use instead of chard in a recipe? If you need a substitute for Swiss chard […]

You can just substitute raw chard, trimmed, for cooked cabbage leaves in your favourite cabbage roll recipe and you’ll score big with your family. Or try my version with ground lamb that is very similar to the traditional Armenian/Middle Eastern dish of ground lamb wrapped in grape leaves — dolma or dolmades. Is chard like […]

Follow these steps to freeze Swiss chard: Wash and separate the greens. Rinse the fresh greens under cold running water to clean them, then use a sharp paring knife or your hands to separate the Swiss chard leaves from the stalk. Blanch your chard. Drain and dry the Swiss chard. Freeze your vegetables for later […]

When you cook up Swiss chard leaves, make delicious use of the leftover stems by roasting them. It’s a simple way to use the stems that might otherwise be discarded and a quick no-waste cooking recipe. The roasted Swiss chard stems make a great veggie side dish for any meal. What do you do with […]

Chop the chard and wash it in a salad spinner. Another way to rinse the chard is with a salad spinner. If you want to cut the chard in small pieces instead of cooking the whole leaves, you can chop it before washing. Take the edge of the chard leaf and roll it into a […]

This week I stared down a few recipes calling for celery, which isn’t yet in season. But chard is! I cut the stems off, sliced them like celery, then put them in egg salad, tempeh salad, and tuna salad. Chard stems: same crunch, in season, and way prettier! Can you use Swiss chard like celery? […]

With the leaves: In most cases you can eat chard stems in the same dish as the leaves. If the stalks are thick, finely chop them and start cooking them a little earlier so they become tender. What part of the chard plant do you eat? Chard greens look similar to beet greens, but unlike […]

You can keep Swiss chard fresh in the refrigerator anywhere from a few days up to a week if you follow the proper steps. Leave it unwashed. Do not wash your Swiss chard leaves before storing them in the fridge. Wrap your Swiss chard. Loosely wrap your chard in a damp cloth or paper towel. […]

Is Swiss chard or acidic? Swiss chard is alkaline when fresh. What is the pH level of Swiss chard? Swiss chard has a 9.5 pH level when fresh, once digested. Is Swiss chard acidic or alkaline? alkalineDark leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, beet greens, savoy cabbage and Swiss chard, have an alkaline rating of […]

Magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens (arugula, spinach, Swiss chard) and seeds (pumpkin, sesame, flaxseed, sunflower), tahini, summer squash, okra, salmon, beans, and cacao will help to replace the magnesium loss experienced with diarrhea, but if consumed in excess, they may actually promote excessive flow. Can Swiss chard upset your stomach? In this case, Swiss chard […]

Swiss chard stalks have a delicate, celery-like taste and crunch. Serve chard greens raw alone or in a mixed green salad. You can also cook chard greens just like spinach. Is Swiss chard related to celery? The brightly colored ribs of the celery like stems belong to the well-known Swiss chard plant family. Can you […]

If you need a substitute for Swiss chard there are some very suitable alternatives: Use equal amounts of: Mature spinach. OR – Mustard greens. OR – Cavalo Nero (Black Tuscan) kale, longer cooking time. OR – Large bok choy. What is closest to Swiss chard? If you’re making a recipe that calls for swiss chard, […]

If you’re making a recipe that calls for swiss chard, but you don’t have it on-hand, any of these leafy greens would make excellent swiss chard substitutes. Kale, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, bok choy, Napa cabbage and collard greens can all be a rainbow chard or a swiss chard substitute in a recipe. What […]

Swiss chard leaves are tender and have a taste similar to beet greens and spinach. While some may find the leaves slightly bitter, they are less vegetal in flavor than kale. The crunchy stems are slightly sweet and have a similar taste and texture with bok choy stems. Which tastes better Swiss chard or kale? […]