Garlicky Swiss Chard Recipe

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Is kale and swiss chard the same thing?

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.

What is the best recipe for swiss chard?

Wash Swiss chard well.
Remove stems from leaves and chop.
Roughly chop leaves and set aside.
In a large sauté pan add pancetta, garlic and onion.
Sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add chopped stems of Swiss chard and sauté another 3 minutes.
Add the Swiss chard leaves, season with salt and pepper.
Sauté until tender about 5 minutes.

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How do you prepare swiss chard?

Wrap the leaves with paper towels and place them in a plastic bag before refrigerating. For the stems, just wrap them and refrigerate. Keeping chard fresh also requires keeping it dry. Wash chard only when ready to prep it for eating. Washing in advance increases wilting. If the chard leaves become damp, use a paper towel to dry the leaves.

How do you make swiss chard with bacon?

Stack bacon pieces on top of each other. Using a sharp knife, slice into thin strips. ...
Add chard stems, sliced mushrooms and chopped red onion. Continue to cook until chard stems become slightly tender (3-4 mins).
Add chopped chard leaves, and stir to combine. ...
Add minced garlic and stir to combine. ...
Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve while hot.