20 Swiss Chard Recipes That’ll Make It Your New Favorite Green

These delicious (and nutritious) chard recipes deserve a regular spot in your recipe rotation. One bite of these vitamin-packed mains, brunches and sides, and you'll be a believer.

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Chicken Potpie Galette

This gorgeous galette takes traditional chicken potpie and gives it a fun open-faced spin. The rich filling and flaky cheddar-flecked crust make it taste so homey. It’s lovely for fall and winter dinners, but you can enjoy it anytime. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market, and the result was amazing. —Kate Stiltner, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 487 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
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Pickled Rainbow Chard

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Pickling adds pop to fresh foods, especially Swiss chard stems. In this easy fridge method, sweet meets tart and it all balances out overnight. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 48 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

Total Time 6 hours 40 min
Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This colorful soup is vegetarian-friendly and full of fresh flavors from a rainbow of vegetables. You can use any multicolored pasta in place of the spirals. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 231 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Clam Stew

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet and salty flavor of the clams, and the chorizo adds a little kick. Fresh Swiss chard greens from our garden, corn and cannellini beans round out the flavor profile. The best part, though, is dipping bread into the delicious broth! This is quick and easy to put together and is a perfect appetizer or dinner on a summer night! —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 265 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

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Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Our summer-perfect pasta features baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and crisp bacon tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 407 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

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Garden-Fresh Rainbow Chard

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Chard, a member of the beet family, is prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you greens with garlic and red onion. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 115 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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Sausage & Swiss Chard Lasagna

Total Time 1 hour 45 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Rustic and comforting, I found this rich and cheesy lasagna to be a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens—it's such a tasty casserole they'll never know the Swiss chard is there! —Candace Morehouse, Show Low, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 470 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chinese Chard with Almonds

Total Time 35 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The chard in my garden inspires all kinds of recipes. This one makes an amazing side dish, especially in spring. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 156 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Roasted Butternut Linguine

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Squash is one of our favorite vegetables, and this is my husband's preferred fall dish. He looks forward to it all year! —Kim Caputo, Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 384 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.
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Swiss Chard with Onions & Garlic

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this sauteed Swiss chard a main dish by serving it with pasta, but it’s also a tasty side dish all on its own. My boys love it and ask for it often. —Rebekah Chappel, Portales, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 159 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.

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Avgolemono Soup

Total Time 2 hours 50 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: While "avgolemono" may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.

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Chard with Bacon-Citrus Sauce

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Chard is a leafy veggie often used in Mediterranean cooking. I dress it with orange juice and bacon, and the family gobbles it up. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 162 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Rigatoni Chard Toss

Total Time 45 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I had to get my firefighter husband to eat more fruits and veggies to lower his cholesterol and triglycerides. Fresh chard and tomatoes add a lot of fiber and vitamins to our diets, but we love this recipe for the flavor. While he would never admit to eating "health food" around the firehouse, this dish is one of many that made his trips to the doctor much more pleasant! —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 159 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Swiss Chard Bean Soup

Total Time 55 min
Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This hearty soup combines nutritious Swiss chard with other garden favorites. Its light broth is surprisingly rich in flavor, and the grated Parmesan packs an additional punch. Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 94 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
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Spring Greens Quiche

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Leafy greens brighten this savory pie—the ideal comfort food for spring. Add a side of healthy vegetables, a salad or fruit and you have a light and satisfying lunch.—Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 465 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 219mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Chard & White Bean Pasta

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free pasta. It’s proof you can use delicious, healthy products to create a crowd-pleasing meal. It’s also soy-free, nut-free and vegetarian. —Amie Valpone, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups pasta mixture with 1/2 cup sauce: 369 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 801mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein.
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Sausage-Vegetable Egg Bake

Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When we were kids, our mom tucked homegrown Swiss chard inside this comfy casserole. Now I grow the chard, make the dish and savor the memories. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 248 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Chard & White Bean Pasta

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free pasta. It's proof you can use delicious, healthy products to create a crowd-pleasing meal. It's also soy-free, nut-free and vegetarian. —Amie Valpone, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups pasta mixture with 1/2 cup sauce: 369 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 801mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein.
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Sausage & Greens Soup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: I always have an abundance of fresh vegetables on hand, so I wanted to create a delicious soup to enjoy during the colder months. I think I found a winner! —Angie Pitts, Charleston, South Carolina.
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.