**Savory Swiss Chard with Tomatoes: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Health**
Unleash the vibrant flavors and health benefits of Swiss chard with our carefully curated collection of recipes. Swiss chard, a leafy green vegetable packed with essential nutrients, pairs perfectly with juicy tomatoes, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the versatility of this dynamic duo in a variety of delectable dishes, from quick and easy side dishes to hearty main courses. Embark on a culinary journey that nourishes your body and soul with the goodness of Swiss chard and tomatoes.
SWISS CHARD GNUDI WITH TOMATOES
Love gnocchi? Then get to know gnudi, a delicate Italian dumpling similar to gnocchi but based on ricotta cheese, not potato. This recipe adds Swiss chard to the dough and serves the dumplings over a light and fresh cherry tomato sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dust a rimmed baking sheet with flour. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the chard with tongs and transfer it to a kitchen towel. (Reserve the pot of water.) Squeeze the chard dry in the towel, then transfer it to a food processor and process until finely chopped.
- Combine the chard, ricotta, Parmesan, whole egg and egg yolks, grated lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Mix in the flour until just combined. Scoop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, then gently shake the pan to coat the gnudi in flour. Freeze at least 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and reserve. Increase the heat to high; add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until they begin to pop. Reduce the heat to medium; stir in the tomato paste and red pepper flakes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the lemon zest strips and reserved garlic. Cook, crushing the tomatoes, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes; stir in the lemon juice. Remove the strips of lemon zest. Divide the sauce among bowls.
- Return the pot of water to a low boil. Working in two batches, gently add the gnudi and cook until they float, then cook 1 minute longer for a total of about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Cholesterol 199 milligrams, Sodium 934 milligrams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SWISS CHARD WITH TOMATOES
I love Swiss chard and really like this recipe combining it with tomatoes and garlic. Recipe from Chicago Trib FOOD section years ago.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim coarse leaves and thick center ribs from chard; cut tender stems and leaves into 1/2-inch slices.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet; add bread crumbs; cook, stirring often, until crisp and golden; remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cool skillet slightly; add remaining oil and garlic; cook, stirring, 2 minutes; add chard and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes; add tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
SWISS CHARD WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND FRESH TOMATOES
Beans and greens are a perfect combination, earthy and satisfying. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans, onion, and fresh tomatoes is brightened with lemon juice and makes a perfect vegetarian main dish or a tantalizing side dish for fish or meat.
Provided by Syd
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot and green onions; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and fragrant. Stir in garbanzo beans, and season with salt and pepper; heat through. Place chard in pan, and cook until wilted. Add tomato slices, squeeze lemon juice over greens, and heat through. Plate, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 253.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SWISS CHARD AND TOMATO FRITTATA
This is a great brunch dish! Good alternative to an omelet. Eggs and tomatoes together are fabulous!
Provided by dicentra
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop the chard. In a skillet, sauté the garlic and onions in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Add the chard, cover and lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain if juicy.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in the chard.
- Coat the bottom of a skillet with the remaining oil and return to medium heat.
- When hot, pour egg mixture and arrange tomato slices on top.
- Cover and cook until the edges are firm and the bottom is golden and beginning to brown. Turn frittata over and cook for about 5 more minute until eggs are cooked.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CONCASSé WITH WILTED SWISS CHARD
Sweet, juicy heirloom tomatoes can be made into a concassé that works as well with vegetables as it does with pasta or grains. Sometimes, I can't bear to cook sweet heirloom tomatoes. I love this concassé with pasta or grains, but this time, I decided to use it as a sauce for Swiss chard. I steamed the chard to wilt it, heated it in a little bit of olive oil, then piled it on my plate and spooned the tomato sauce on top. It's a great combo, and now I think I'll use it as the vegetable and sauce element of a big bowl. A little feta sprinkled over the top would not be lost on this.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes with their juices, garlic, salt, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and half the basil. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes or longer. Stir, taste, adjust salt and add pepper.
- Meanwhile, wilt chard by blanching in boiling salted water for about a minute or by steaming above 1 inch of boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes, flipping the bunch top to bottom using tongs halfway through. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water, taking up the chard by the handful. Chop coarsely.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chard and heat through, stirring, until coated with oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove to a platter or to plates, spoon on the tomato sauce, sprinkle t remaining basil over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 418 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
GREEN TOMATO AND SWISS CHARD GRATIN
This is a very comforting and pretty main dish with several layers of good flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin with olive oil. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. Stem the chard and wash the leaves in two changes of water. Rinse the stems if wide and dice. Set them aside. When the water comes to a boil, add the chard leaves and blanch for about one minute. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute and drain. Squeeze out excess water and chop. Set aside.
- Season the sliced tomatoes and the cornmeal lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the sliced tomatoes for two minutes on each side, just until lightly colored. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in the skillet in which you cooked the tomatoes, and add the onion and the chopped chard stems. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic, and cook together for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the thyme and the chopped chard, and stir together for minute over medium heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Whisk in the milk. Stir in the cheese and the chard mixture. Transfer to the gratin dish. Layer the tomatoes over the top. Place in the oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until set and beginning to brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHARD-TOMATO SAUTE
Garlic, tomato, capers, and fresh basil give blanched Swiss chard a puttanesca-esque flavor in this easy side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 6m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, tomato, and capers; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add chard and sliced basil; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with more oil; top with basil leaves and grated Parmesan.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of Swiss chard: There are two main types of Swiss chard - green and rainbow. Green Swiss chard has dark green leaves, while rainbow Swiss chard has brightly colored leaves in various shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. Both types of Swiss chard are delicious, but rainbow Swiss chard may have a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly: Swiss chard leaves can be sandy or gritty, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before cooking. Rinse the leaves under cold water and shake them dry.
- Remove the tough stems: The stems of Swiss chard are tough and fibrous, so they should be removed before cooking. To do this, simply hold the leaf in one hand and use your other hand to pull the stem away from the leaf. You can also use a knife to cut the stems off.
- Cook the Swiss chard until it is tender: Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable, so it doesn't take long to cook. Simply sauté it in a little olive oil over medium heat until it is wilted and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add other ingredients to taste: Swiss chard is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked with a variety of other ingredients. Some popular additions include garlic, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and bacon. You can also add spices and herbs to taste.
Conclusion:
Swiss chard is a delicious and healthy leafy green vegetable that is easy to cook. It can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to soups to stir-fries. With its mild flavor and slightly crunchy texture, Swiss chard is a great addition to any meal.
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