Swiss chard
noun
: a beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris) having large leaves and succulent stalks often cooked as a vegetable
called also chard
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In this recipe from Il Gabbiano in Parma, earthy Swiss chard provides a vegetal backbone to the creamy filling and buttery sage sauce.
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Filomena De Santis, Saveur, 20 May 2026
Known for their earthy flavor and rich color, beets belong to the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes nutritious vegetables like Swiss chard and spinach.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges and serving.
Substitutions: Swiss chard can be replaced with spinach or kale.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The first month can bring greens lettuce, kale and Swiss chard.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 5 May 2026
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Filomena De Santis, Saveur, 20 May 2026
Known for their earthy flavor and rich color, beets belong to the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes nutritious vegetables like Swiss chard and spinach.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 wedges and serving.
Substitutions: Swiss chard can be replaced with spinach or kale.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The first month can bring greens lettuce, kale and Swiss chard.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 5 May 2026
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“Swiss chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20chard. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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