Swiss Chard Stir Fry Recipes

SWISS CHARD STIR FRY

Steps:

• Mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
• Cook the rice noodles according to the packet. drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
• Separate the leaves and stalks of the chard and shred the leaves. (You may also finely chop the stems and add them is you wish).
• heat the oil in a wok and add the mushrooms and chard stalks (if using) and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add the garlic, peppers and chard leaves and fry for a further 2 minutes.
• Add water chestnuts and sauce and stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add noodles, mix well and serve.

STIR-FRIED SWISS CHARD AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two in the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the chard, and stir-fry for two minutes, until the leaves wilt. Add the red pepper and spring onion or red onion. Turn the heat to high, and stir-fry for one minute, or until the pepper begins to soften. Add the salt, pepper and sugar. Toss together, and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for two to three minutes until the chard leaves are tender and the stems and red peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in the cilantro, and serve over cooked quinoa, rice or rice noodles.

SWISS CHARD, SNAP PEAS, AND BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Season steak with salt and add to wok. Cook, stirring, until beef is golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Add another tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok and swirl to coat. Add garlic, ginger, scallions, chile sauce, sugar snap peas, and 1 pound thinly sliced Swiss chard stems (remove and tear leaves into 2-inch pieces and reserve). Cook, stirring constantly, until snap peas are bright green and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with beef.
• Add another tablespoon oil to wok and swirl to coat. Add half of the Swiss chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with beef and snap peas. Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and chard.
• Return everything to wok, heat briefly, and season with salt. Squeeze with lime juice, toss to coat, and serve immediately.