When is Swiss Chard in Season?
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
The leaves and stalks of Swiss chard or “chard” are edible. Chard stems can be found in a variety of colors from white, yellow, and red. Young leaves are usually eaten raw in salads and the older leaves and stalks are typically cooked.
Fun fact: No one really knows why it is called Swiss chard, since it has no connection to Switzerland.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Discover Foods: Leafy Greens. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Greens Lesson (PDF, 17.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- All About Greens – Brochure (PDF, 3.2 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Cooked Greens Family Newsletter (PDF, 10.5 MB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Harvest of the Month.
Additional Resources
- Swiss Chard Facts. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Swiss Chard Information and Recipes. Tufts University.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Stir-it-up Stir Fry. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Crock Pot Vegetable Lentil Stew. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Seared Greens. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Swiss Chard Recipes. Tufts University.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup Swiss chard ( 36g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 7 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 12 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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