Chard is actually the top of a beet plant (minus the root portion that we typically think of as a beet). Often called "Swiss chard" or "rainbow chard" in recipes, these plants have expansive, tender leaves and crunchy stalks. Take a trip to your farmers' market and you'll likely see chard stalks that are red, green, white, yellow or pink. The leaves and stems are mild, earthy and sweet, so you can swap them in for spinach in most dishes. F&W's guide offers great gratin recipes, side dishes, holiday ideas and more.
Greens Braised in Coconut Milk
Braise Spinach With a Surprising No-Waste Trick
45 mins
Swiss Chard Salad with Garlicky Yogurt
Swiss Chard Salad with Garlicky Yogurt
35 mins
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Swiss Chard and Two Cheese Bread Pudding
1 hr 30 mins
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Swiss Chard Sformatino
Swiss Chard with Sweet Garlic
Swiss Chard with Sweet Garlic
45 mins
Swiss Chard Torte with Raisins and Pine Nuts (Tegliata di Biete)
(Tegliata di Biete) Swiss Chard Torte with Raisins and Pine Nuts
2 hrs 25 mins
Madeira-Braised Swiss Chard with Garam Masala, Sultanas, and Toasted Almonds
Madeira-Braised Swiss Chard with Garam Masala, Sultanas, and Toasted Almonds
30 mins
Green Pasta in purple bowls
Creamy Vegan Pasta with Greens, Peas, and Lemon Zest
50 mins
Creamy Swiss Chard Gratin with Crispy Gnocchi
Creamy Swiss Chard Gratin with Crispy Gnocchi
1 hr 20 mins
Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard
Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard
1 hr 45 mins
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Cumin-Braised Swiss Chard
40 mins
Swiss Chard with Ginger and Cumin
Swiss Chard with Ginger and Cumin
35 mins
Shakshuka with Swiss Chard
Shakshuka with Swiss Chard
1 hr
Swiss Chard Casserole with Shiitake Mushrooms
Swiss Chard Casserole with Shiitake Mushrooms
1 hr
Swiss Chard and Leek Gratin
Swiss Chard and Leek Gratin
1 hr 15 mins
Lemony Bulgur-Stuffed Chard Leaves
Lemony Bulgur-Stuffed Swiss Chard Leaves
1 hr
Pork Chops in Sage Butter with Beet Puree and Swiss Chard
Pork Chops in Sage Butter with Beet Puree and Swiss Chard
1 hr 30 mins
Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
Slow Cooker, Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
2 hrs 25 mins
Creamy Swiss Chard with Crisp Bread Crumbs
Creamy Swiss Chard with Crisp Bread Crumbs
2 hrs 10 mins
Crispy Salmon with Wilted Chard
Crispy Salmon and Wilted Chard
30 mins
Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard
Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard
1 hr
Coconut-Creamed Swiss Chard Recipe
Coconut-Creamed Swiss Chard
40 mins
Bread stuffing with Swiss chard and chestnuts
This Vegetarian Thanksgiving Stuffing Has a Secret Ingredient
2 hrs 40 mins
Chicken Baked on a Bed of Bread and Swiss Chard. Photo © Frances Janisch
Chicken Baked on a Bed of Bread and Swiss Chard
1 hr 30 mins
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Swiss Chard With Pancetta
30 mins
Chickpea and Swiss Chard Chili
Chickpea and Swiss Chard Chili
30 mins
Stuffed Yellow Peppers with Spicy Swiss Chard and Scallion Pilaf
Stuffed Yellow Peppers with Spicy Swiss Chard and Scallion Pilaf
1 hr 45 mins
Shiitake-and-Swiss-Chard Soup with Hand-Cut Noodles
Shiitake-and-Swiss-Chard Soup with Hand-Cut Noodles
1 hr 30 mins
Grilled Pork Chops with Anchovies and Swiss Chard
Grilled Pork Chops with Anchovies and Swiss Chard
45 mins
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Swiss Chard with Aleppo Pepper and Buttermilk
40 mins
Marinated Lemony Herb Jam with Feta
Marinated Feta with Lemony Herb “Jam” Balls
5 hrs 45 mins
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Peanut-Crusted Fish with Swiss Chard
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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Garlic
25 mins
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Sautéed Swiss Chard with Brandied Currants
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Swiss Chard with Butter and Tomato
30 mins
Rainbow chard
Growing Colorful Swiss Chard at Home Is Easier Than You Think