Rainbow Swiss Chard Appetizer Recipes

LEMON-GARLIC RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• Separate the stems of the chard from the leaves. Cut the leaves into thin strips and set aside. Thinly slice the stems.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Stir in the sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chard stems, and cook for 3 minutes until the flavor of the garlic mellows and the stems begin to soften. Stir in the shredded chard leaves, cover, and cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir, recover, and continue cooking until the chard is tender. Toss with lemon juice to serve.

RAINBOW SWISS CHARD APPETIZER

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add herbs and chopped chard stems. Sauté until chard is tender.
• Transfer to bowl and allow to cool, patting with paper towels to soak up excess butter.
• Spread cream cheese on toasted bread or crackers. Top with chard.

GARDEN-FRESH RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth and chard; cook and stir until chard is tender, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.