Nutritious Swiss chard is a leafy green that is easy to prepare and cook. It can also be eaten raw. Learn how to choose prepare and cook Swiss chard.
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How to Cook Swiss Chard That Melts in Your Mouth
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You can find colorful bundles of Swiss chard at your local grocery store year-round but this vibrantly colored leafy green is most abundant (and least expensive) during the spring and summer months. In addition to being widely available Swiss chard is also relatively inexpensive costing about $3 to $5 per bundle depending on the season and where you live. When you’re hungry for options beyond spinach and kale stock up on Swiss chard! Read on to learn how to effortlessly choose prepare and cook Swiss chard.
Swiss chard is sold in bunches. Look for sturdy stems and bright shiny leaves without spots yellow or brown patches. Swiss chard leaves may be wrinkled but wilted leaves are a sign of aging and should be avoided.
