Swiss Chard
SIMPLY SAUTÉED SWISS CHARD
Hydroponic Classroom Ingredients:
Swiss Chard
Additional Ingredients:
Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut stalks off leaves, but do not dispose of them
- Saute garlic with red pepper flakes in large skillet over medium heat for ~30-45 seconds
- Add stalks to hot pan with garlic and flakes
- Lower the heat to low and cover – cook ~3 minutes
- Add leaves and cover – cook another ~3-4 minutes
Inspired by: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/swiss_chard/
NUTRITION FACTS
- Chard is part of the beet family, but unlike beets, chard’s roots are inedible. A single serving is merely 35 calories, yet contains more than 300% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin K.
- In addition to vitamin K, swiss chard has lots of other vitamins including: vitamins A, C, magnesium, fiber, and potassium!
- Chard is also a good source of iron, phosphorous, and calcium.
Location of origin:
Mediterranean
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