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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 min

From boiling water

Stems: 2–3 min. Leaves: 30 sec–1 min. Boil separately

🔥 Stir-fry

2-4 min

Stir-fry stems first, add leaves later. With garlic and olive oil

📡 Microwave

1.5-2 min

100g at 600W. Layer with stems on the bottom

♨️ Steam

3-5 min

Vibrant color. Can substitute for spinach

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