How to Cook Swiss Chard - Cooking Times
Leafy Greens
Season: Spring, Summer
Preparation
Separate stems and leaves (stems need more cooking time)
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Young leaves work in salads. Colorful and attractive
💧 Boil
1〜3分
From boiling water
Stems: 2–3 min. Leaves: 30 sec–1 min. Boil separately
🔥 Stir-fry
2〜4分
Stir-fry stems first, add leaves later. With garlic and olive oil
📡 Microwave
1分半〜2分
100g at 600W. Layer with stems on the bottom
♨️ Steam
3〜5分
Vibrant color. Can substitute for spinach
Common Mistakes
- Cooking stems and leaves together — add stems first, then leaves 1–2 min later