Leafy Vegetable | Vegan Gluten Free Low Calorie Mediterranean

Swiss Chard Leaf

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Flavescens Group Allergen-Free
Swiss Chard Leaf

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Amaranthaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean|European
  • Seasonality Spring|Summer|Fall
  • Source Plant (Leaves)

O Que É Swiss Chard Leaf?

A leafy green vegetable in the beet family, known for its vibrant, crinkly leaves and often colorful, edible stems.

Qual o Sabor de Swiss Chard Leaf?

Swiss Chard Leaf tem um sabor earthy, slightly bitter, minerally com aromas de fresh, green, earthy.

Taste
Earthy, Slightly Bitter, Minerally
Texture
Tender (leaves), Crunchy (stems)
Aroma
Fresh, Green, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 80g (1 cup chopped)
Calories19 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.8 g
Total Carbohydrate3.7 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars1.1 g
Calcium51 mg
Iron1.8 mg
Potassium379 mg

Segredo do Chef

Separate stems from leaves; sauté stems first for a few minutes before adding leaves to ensure even cooking, as stems are tougher.

Substitutos e Proporções de Swiss Chard Leaf

O melhor substituto para Swiss Chard Leaf é Spinach, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar cooking time and mild flavor, but less robust and less bitter.

Substitutos para Swiss Chard Leaf com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Spinach Melhor 1:1 Similar cooking time and mild flavor, but less robust and less bitter.
Kale 1:1 More robust texture and slightly more bitter, good for heartier preparations.
Beet Greens 1:1 Closest relative in terms of flavor and texture, often comes attached to beets.
Collard Greens 1:1 Similar sturdy texture, requires longer cooking, more pungent flavor.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Swiss Chard Leaf

  1. Look for crisp, dark green leaves and firm stems.
  2. Avoid wilting or yellowing.
  3. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

O Que Combina Bem Com Swiss Chard Leaf?

  • Garlic
  • olive oil
  • lemon
  • goat cheese
  • eggs
  • pasta
  • beans
  • bacon
  • tomatoes.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Swiss Chard Leaf?

Earthy|Slightly Bitter|Minerally Fresh|Green|Earthy

Qual é um bom substituto para Swiss Chard Leaf?

O melhor substituto é Spinach (1:1). Similar cooking time and mild flavor, but less robust and less bitter.

Como escolher e armazenar Swiss Chard Leaf?

Look for crisp, dark green leaves and firm stems. Avoid wilting or yellowing. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

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