Chard Stir Fry And 7 Other Ways to Make It

If the giant raisins from this weeks farmers market basket weren’t enough, we also got a huge bunch of chard. There was more than I knew what to do with so we decided to try a stir fry. I’ve never used chard in a stir fry before so I was a bit nervous. Turns out I had nothing to worry about it was so good even the kids had seconds and y visiting sister couldn’t get enough. Get the recipe for the stir fry and 7 other chard recipes after the jump…

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Swiss Chard Bunch

Look at all the swiss chard we got!

Chard Stir Fry Recipe

1 bunch of chard, leaves cut from stems and both roughly chopped

2 chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces

2 packages of cooked yaki soba noodles

1 red onion roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves minced

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1/8 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, cook for 3 minutes. Toss in the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chard stems, soy sauce and ginger, cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add the chard leaves and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until leaves are wilted. Meanwhile microwave the noodles for 1 minute, then add to the stir fry, combine and cook for 1 minute. Serves 6.

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