Best 8 Spicy Swiss Chard Or Spinach Recipes

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**Savory and Nutritious: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Spicy Swiss Chard or Spinach**

Embrace the vibrant flavors of sautéed Swiss chard or spinach, transformed into a delectable dish with a touch of spice. This versatile recipe offers two variations, catering to your taste preferences. The first features Swiss chard's earthy notes, while the second showcases spinach's delicate flavor. Both versions are brimming with essential nutrients, making them a wholesome addition to your meals. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy side dish or a nutrient-packed main course, these recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

**Recipe 1: Spicy Swiss Chard**

*Preparation Time:* 10 minutes
*Cooking Time:* 15 minutes
*Total Time:* 25 minutes
*Servings:* 4

**Recipe 2: Spicy Spinach**

*Preparation Time:* 10 minutes
*Cooking Time:* 15 minutes
*Total Time:* 25 minutes
*Servings:* 4

**Common Ingredients:**

* 1 pound Swiss chard or spinach, washed and chopped
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

**Unique Ingredients for Swiss Chard Variation:**

* 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

**Unique Ingredients for Spinach Variation:**

* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

**Instructions:**

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the garlic, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the Swiss chard or spinach and cook until wilted, stirring frequently.
5. For the Swiss chard variation, stir in the feta cheese and walnuts.
6. For the spinach variation, stir in the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
7. Serve immediately.

**Additional Tips:**

* For a vegan version, omit the cheese.
* Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
* Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

**Conclusion:**

Indulge in the goodness of sautéed Swiss chard or spinach, prepared with a delightful blend of spices. These recipes provide a simple yet flavorful way to incorporate more greens into your diet. Enjoy these dishes as a nutritious side or a satisfying main course, tailored to your preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH SWISS CHARD



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Garden fresh Swiss chard is quickly cooked with olive oil, garlic, and capers in this quick and easy Italian-inspired meal.

Provided by JNADRIG

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ pound whole-wheat spaghetti
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
1 teaspoon capers
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 1 minute to soften. Add the Swiss chard. Cook and stir until the stems of the chard are tender. You can use some of the hot pasta water to help steam the chard in the covered pan.
  • Stir the hot spaghetti into the chard mixture along with the capers. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 443.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SPICY SWISS CHARD OR SPINACH



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From Food Network's Big Daddy's House with Aaron McCarty(winner of The Next Food Network Star), this is yummy and pairs well with Lemon Pepper Orzo and Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips (or 2 bunches spinach)
splash white wine (or wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown(watch carefully, don't let it burn!).
  • Add the chard or spinach and toss quickly.
  • Stir in a splash of white wine.
  • Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and greens are wilted.
  • Add the sugar, season with salt and serve. Enjoy!

EASY SWISS CHARD



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Swiss chard makes a quick side with minimal prep. Try this simple sautéed Swiss chard recipe with garlic, olive oil, and crushed red pepper.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish     Quick and Easy     Green Vegetables     Greens     Swiss Chard

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large bunch fresh Swiss chard (7 or 8 large leaves)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
Pinch dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Prep the chard stalks and leaves: Rinse out the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly. Either tear or cut away the thick stalks from the leaves. Cut the stalk pieces into 1-inch pieces. Chop the leaves into inch-wide strips. Keep the stalks and leaves separate.
  • Sauté the garlic and crushed red pepper: Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan on medium high heat. Add garlic slices, crushed red pepper, and coriander seeds (if using), and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is fragrant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize Serves 2-4 (depending on the amount of chard), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPICY SWISS CHARD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips
Splash white wine
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown. Add chard and toss quickly. Stir in a splash of white wine. Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and chard is wilted. Add the sugar, season with salt and serve.

SPICY SWISS CHARD AND ARTICHOKE DIP



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 slices thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, diced
8 cups (lightly packed) roughly chopped Swiss chard, stems removed
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, roughly chopped
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, drained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until crispy and browned, another 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts, pickled jalapenos and sun-dried tomatoes and heat through, 1 minute.
  • In a deep pot, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until golden, 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and slowly pour in the milk while whisking; cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the sauce to the chard mixture. Stir in the ricotta, cream cheese, cheddar and Parmesan. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with some grated Parmesan and bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

STIR-FRIED SWISS CHARD AND RED PEPPERS



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This is particularly beautiful if you can find rainbow chard, those multicolored bunches with red, white and yellow stems. Slice the chard crosswise in thin strips. If the pieces are too thick, they'll be tough.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves three to four

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 teaspoons dark Asian sesame oil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 pound Swiss chard, preferably rainbow chard, stems trimmed, washed in two changes of water and cut crosswise in 1/2-inch strips
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/4-by-2-inch julienne 1 cup julienne
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions or minced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)
Cooked quinoa, brown or red rice, or rice noodles for serving

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

SWISS CHARD (OR SPINACH) PIE



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Got this recipe in my vegetable co-op box. I'm sure you could sub. spinach for the swiss chard. It turns out great!

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 bunch swiss chard (or spinach)
6 eggs
1 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 pie crusts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°.
  • Brown onion and garlic in oil.
  • Trim and chop chard, add to pan and cook down until wilted.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl; mix in cheese, salt and chard mixture.
  • Pour into pie crusts; bake until knife inserted into center comes out clean, 30-40 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 393.1, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5

GARLICKY SWISS CHARD



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There's really no secret to making excellent sautéed greens: just good olive oil, salt, loads of garlic and a jolt of red pepper flakes. This method works with pretty much any green too - broccoli, broccoli rabe, kale, spinach, collards, brussels sprouts or green beans - so you've really no excuse not to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it as a side to any roasted or grilled meat, or over a mound of creamy polenta that's been crowned with a fried egg.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Salt

Steps:

  • Stack chard leaves on top of one another (you can make several piles) and slice them into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Heat oil in a very large skillet (or use a soup pot). Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant. Stir in the chard, coating it in oil. Cover pan and let cook for about 2 minutes, until chard is wilted. Uncover, stir and cook for 2 minutes longer. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender greens: Swiss chard or spinach should have vibrant green leaves with no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash the greens thoroughly: Remove any dirt or grit by rinsing the greens several times in cold water.
  • Chop the greens coarsely: This will help them cook evenly and wilt down quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the greens, make sure they are in a single layer in the pan so that they can cook evenly.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Spicy Swiss chard or spinach is a quick and easy side dish that is both healthy and delicious. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and can be enjoyed as a side dish to grilled meats, fish, or tofu. This flavorful and versatile dish can be customized to your liking by adjusting the amount of heat and adding different spices and herbs. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give this spicy Swiss chard or spinach recipe a try!

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