Chard

Homegrown Favorite

When it comes to hard-working, great-tasting, and resilient plants, Swiss chard always makes the list. Also called leaf beet, seakettle beet, and spinach beet, this bold, leafy green is--you guessed it--related to beets. It is also easy to grow, has few pest and disease problems, is slow to bolt, and tastes fantastic both raw and cooked.

FOOD CHAIN

Turn it into a side dish, a main dish, and more

The STAR: Swiss chard--one of those heart-healthy leafy greens you should be eating more of (weekly goal: 3 cups). These three recipes are excellent sources of vitamin K, so you'll build bone with every bite.
SHOP

5 bunches Swiss chard
1 pkg fresh oregano
1 bunch cilantro
1 sm piece fresh ginger
1 sm bunch lemongrass
1 sm lemon
1 lg head garlic
½ c dry-packed sun-dried
tomatoes
3 oz feta cheese
½ lb med shrimp
Whole wheat pizza crust
Extra virgin olive oil
Toasted sesame oil
Reduced-sodium
soy sauce

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