Organic Swiss chard
Lush dark green leaves with eye-catching white stems. Swiss chard is a bit like spinach, but sweeter and more robust.
About
Succulent dark green leaves, with thick, fleshy stems. Different varieties of chard have different coloured stems; for Swiss chard, they're an eye-catching white.
Swiss chard is a real stalwart of the veg year. It's a pleasure to grow, lending itself well to repeat 'cut and come again' cropping, giving a steady source of greens across the season. We love it in the kitchen, too: it has an earthy, almost buttery flavour - a bit like spinach, but sweeter and more robust - and it holds its texture well when cooked. Don't forget to eat the stems; they have a wonderful juicy crunch.
Country of origin
Produced in- The UK
Combine rosemary, chilli, bacon and chard for a simple, full-flavoured pasta dish
How to prepare
Strip the leaves from the stalks by pinching at the top of the stalk and dragging downwards. Shred the leaves and chop the stalks, keeping them separate.
The leaves can be used anywhere you would use spinach; good wilted into soups, curries or risottos. The stalks need slightly longer to cook, and are wonderful vehicles for strong, fragrant sauces. Or combine the quick-blanched leaves and cooked stems in a cheesy gratin, or as a filling for a summery tart.
Storage
Short shelf life - keep in a plastic bag in the fridge and eat within a couple of days
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Grown by Riverford on Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon
Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson started the business at Wash Farm in South Devon in 1987, and we’ve been growing organic veg at Wash ever since.
Swiss chard recipes
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Spanish-style Swiss chard with chickpeas
Serves: 6 Total time: 30 min
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Swiss chard and onion tart
Serves: 4 Total time: 1h 45 min
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Grilled leg of lamb with Swiss chard and anchovy gratin
Serves: 6 Total time: 2h 20 min
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Chard and white bean winter minestrone
Serves: 2 Total time: 30 min
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French style galettes with chard and Gruyère
Serves: 4 Total time: 1h 20 min
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Macaroni cauliflower cheese with mustard and braised chard
Serves: 2 Total time: 55 min