Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables 20 Swiss Chard Recipes That Spotlight the Versatility of This Healthy Green Enjoy this mild, slightly bitter leafy vegetable in salads—or cook it to emphasize its sweeter side in dishes like pasta, frittatas, and quiches. By Laura Rege Laura Rege Laura is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Randi Gollin Randi Gollin Randi Gollin is a freelance food writer and editor who has been covering food, travel, and fashion for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 4, 2024 Close Photo: Andrew Montgomery Swiss chard often gets overshadowed by its popular Brassica relation, kale, but this leafy vegetable, in season from June to October (and beyond), is a superstar in its own right. Its mild bitterness is the perfect foil for hearty pasta dishes, quiches, frittatas, and more, adding enough earthy flavor to keep things interesting without overwhelming other ingredients. It's a looker, too. While Swiss chard's leaves are bright green, the stems and ribs come in different hues. Choose rainbow or red chard varieties to add a gorgeous pop of color and vibrancy to any dish. 16 Broccoli Rabe Recipes That Prove Just How Versatile This Vegetable Really Is 01 of 20 One-Pot Chicken and Rice With Swiss Chard When time is short and you've washed your fair share of dishes, one-pot meals can save the day. Case in point: this satisfying combination of chicken, chard, and basmati rice, seasoned with aromatics and simmered to perfection. View Recipe 02 of 20 Swiss Chard Lasagne Layers of Swiss chard, shredded mozzarella, rich tomato sauce, and, of course, noodles, stack up to be one of the most tantalizing vegetarian lasagnas ever. Yes, you can have your lasagna and your bitter greens, too! View Recipe 03 of 20 Creamed Swiss Chard Johnny Miller Simplicity at its finest, this recipe riffs on classic creamed spinach, marrying Swiss chard's earthiness with the nuanced flavor of nutmeg. The creamy sauce ties it all together, ensuring that everyone eats their vegetables, View Recipe 04 of 20 Swiss Chard Frittata Bryan Gardner Ideal for brunch, lunch, or even a light supper, this lovely frittata combines our favorite green with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and, of course, eggs. Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature. View Recipe 05 of 20 Cheesy Stove-Top Barley and Chard Nico Schinco In this one-pot vegetarian dinner, chard brightens a cheesy take on risotto. Another twist in the plot: Barley stands in for the usual arborio rice. View Recipe 06 of 20 Rolled Stuffed Salmon Christopher Testani It's hard to decide which ingredient steals the show here: the creamy Dijon and Swiss chard filling or the omega-packed salmon. This main course looks fancy, but it's a snap to assemble and makes a wonderful centerpiece at a holiday meal or other special occasion. View Recipe 07 of 20 Late-Summer Vegetable Minestrone Anna Williams Skip the store-bought broth, and stir up something special by making your own. The flavorful broth builds from the bouquet of vegetables, including Swiss chard stems, while handfuls of wilted chard leaves lend a dramatic finish. View Recipe 08 of 20 Skillet Pizza With Eggplant and Greens Anna Williams Upgrade your pizza topping with flavorful, deep green leaves of Swiss chard. The silky texture balances out the creamy eggplant and gooey provolone cheese in this decadent deep-dish pizza. View Recipe 09 of 20 Creamy Swiss Chard With Coconut The earthy notes of Swiss chard pair well with creamy ingredients—and that doesn't just mean butter and cheese. In this dairy-free dish, wilted greens are coated in coconut milk with a hint of spice from garlic, ginger, and hot chile peppers. View Recipe 10 of 20 Swiss Chard Tzatziki Yunhee Kim Move over cucumber: This Swiss-chard-filled spin on the Greek yogurt concoction widens the tzatziki options. Just be sure to drain the leaves well, squeezing out excess moisture so it doesn't water down the creamy dip. View Recipe 11 of 20 Swiss Chard Farinata Dana Gallagher A topping of sautéed Swiss chard and Parmesan finishes our take on the Italian dish farinata. It's an easy-to-make chickpea flour pancake that you can eat with your hands just like pizza. It's also gluten-free. View Recipe 12 of 20 Raw Swiss Chard, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Salad Marcus Nilsson Raw Swiss chard meets its match, teaming up with super crunchy cabbage and Brussels sprouts in this delicious salad. Marinate the vegetables in a tangy vinaigrette for maximum flavor, and watch your guests ask for seconds. View Recipe 13 of 20 Chard Oshitashi Raymond Hom Subbing red Swiss chard for the usual spinach, this iteration of the Japanese dish oshitashi brings a burst of color to any plate. The greens are lightly cooked, drained, and chopped, then tossed with soy sauce and topped with bonito flakes for serving. View Recipe 14 of 20 Swiss Chard and Almond Pasta Chris Simpson The perfect pasta partner, cooked Swiss chard, like any green, becomes more of a sauce than an ingredient. In this recipe, it's coupled with toasted almonds and nutty Parmesan for a quick and flavorful plant-based meal. View Recipe 15 of 20 Rainbow Chard Quiche Lennart Weibull A brunchtime showstopper, this colorful quiche showcases tender leaves of rainbow chard in the delicate egg custard filling. The crust is made from phyllo dough, amping up the wow factor. View Recipe 16 of 20 Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing Mikkel Vang Beets and goat cheese are a match made in salad heaven, so it's no surprise that Swiss chard, a relative of beets, also tastes fabulous with this assertive cheese. Pair the most tender spring leaves with spring beets, then drizzle with a honey and lavender dressing. View Recipe 17 of 20 Chard Tomato Sauté Bryan Gardner Uniting burst cherry tomatoes, basil, capers, Parmesan, and Swiss chard, this creative, yet quick side dish is the ultimate complement to just about any entrée. Basically, it's everything we'd want in a great pasta dish (without the actual pasta). View Recipe 18 of 20 Swiss-Chard-and-Ricotta Galette Mike Krautter Swiss chard's earthier notes augment creamy, cheesy dishes, as demonstrated with this free-form pie. The buttery crust includes cream cheese and oats, a rich foundation for greens, and, you guessed it, more cheese. View Recipe 19 of 20 Farro Salad With Oven-Roasted Grapes and Autumn Greens David M. Russell Make the most of Swiss chard's availability by combining it with a variety of seasonal produce. Here, we showcase the heartier fall side of chard by pairing it with sweet roasted grapes and nutty farro. View Recipe 20 of 20 Bacon, Potato, and Swiss Chard Scramble Lennart Weibull Classic bacon and eggs make room on the plate for garlicky Swiss chard and herbed potatoes. Sure, it's terrific for breakfast or brunch, but go ahead, try it for dinner too! View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit