Swiss Chard: Natural Food
Nutritional Information:Good source of vitamins A and C and iron.
What to Look For:Crisp, tender leaves that are not overgrown. Bright color. Available year-round, but tend to be tough and woody in hot summers.
Easy Storage and Preparation:Keep refrigerated in plastic bags to maintain moisture. Rinse as many times as necessary to remove sand. Remove thick, tough leaves.
Best Uses:Use raw in salads when small and tender. Cook in skillet with a small amount of olive oil until just wilted, or steam using the moisture that clings to greens after washing.
NOTE: An excellent source contains more than 20 percent of the Daily Value for that nutrient. A good source contains between 10 and 19 percent of the Daily Value.
Source: Copyright © 2000 by Ellen Haas.
From the book "Great Adventures in Food" By Ellen Haas.
Used with permission of St. Martin's Press, LLC.