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    Home » Vegan Recipe Roundups

    Easy Gluten Free Vegan Swiss Chard Recipes

    Published: Apr 7, 2023 by Janelle Hama

    Are you on a gluten free and vegan diet and a fan of Swiss chard? Then you’ve come to the right place to find recipes that tick all these boxes. This roundup of recipes includes soups, stews, chard rolls, sautees, and more.

    a photo collage of four different swiss chard meals, one with beans, pasta, polenta and a curry

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    • What is Swiss chard
    • Benefits of eating Swiss Chard for Vegans?
    • Gluten Free Swiss Chard Vegan Recipes
    • FAQ

    What is Swiss chard

    It's a leafy green vegetable that is related to beets and spinach. 

    It has large, glossy, dark green leaves with colorful stems that can be red, white, yellow, or green.

    It is also known as rainbow chard, chard, or silverbeet.

    Chard has a slight bitterness which is generally cooked out. It can be eaten raw or cooked. Both the Swiss chard leaves and the stems can be consumed.

    It is great in soups, salads, stews, sautees, fillings and even rolled with different fillings.

    a collage of four photos showing sauteed Swiss chard, silverbeet rolls, soup with greens and potato and pickled chard stalks

    Benefits of eating Swiss Chard for Vegans?

    Silverbeet is a great vegetable for vegans due to its high nutrient content and versatility in recipes. Here are some of the benefits of eating Swiss chard for vegans:

    Good source of iron, is rich in calcium and loaded with vitamins such as vitamin a, k and c. 

    High in protein, making it a great addition to vegan meals. One cup of cooked chard contains about 3 grams of protein. 

    Low in calories and high in fiber, makes chard a great food for vegans who are trying to manage their weight. The fiber in chard can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied, while also promoting healthy digestion. Read more about the health benefits.

    Gluten Free Swiss Chard Vegan Recipes

    stuffed silverbeet rolls on a white plate with a spoon

    Silverbeet Rolls (Mahshi Selek bi Zeit)

    The best rolled vegan chard leaves filled with rice, herbs and vegetables, simmered in a lemony broth with a touch of olive oil. This meal has the most amazing savory flavor.

    Silverbeet Rolls
    lemon lentil soup in a white bowl with a spoon held by a hand

    Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup

    This is an easy recipe using fresh silverbeet, lentils, potatoes and lemon juice simmered in one large pot over low medium heat. It is naturally gluten free and vegan, known as adas bi hamod. It's perfect for cozying up.

    Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup
    cooked black eyed peas with greens in a white bowl

    Delicious Sauteed Greens

    This recipe calls for the use of any type of leafy greens, such as sauteed Swiss chard with buttery black eyed beans and garlic with freshly squeezed lemon.

    Sauteed Swiss chard with black eyed beans
    Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems

    Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems

    Pickled stems are a great way to save them from the trash. Crunchy, zesty quick pickles with a spicy sriracha kick. You can use white, green, yellow or red chard stems, all of them are fabulous.

    Spicy Pickled Swiss Chard Stems

    Sautéed Beet Greens and Silverbeet

    A simple sautéed silverbeet recipe with beet greens cooked in a large skillet. This easy summer side dish has lots of fresh garlic cloves and lemon zest.

    Sauteed Greens
    Spinach and Chard with Pan-Sautéed Polenta

    Spinach and Chard with Pan-Sautéed Polenta

    A simple recipe of spinach and chard with crispy pan-sautéed polenta is a delicious side dish to serve when greens are in abundance.

    Chard with Polenta
    Swiss Chard Pasta

    Swiss Chard Pasta

    This is an easy Swiss chard recipe using pasta and garlic is a flavorful meal that only has 5 ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. This rustic dish is naturally vegan and a delicious way to enjoy dark leafy greens.

    Silverbeet Pasta
    Beans & Greens Tacos

    Beans & Greens Tacos

    With kidney beans and rainbow silverbeet, these are fast and healthy - a perfect weeknight meal. Flexible for meat-eaters, vegans, vegetarians & gluten-free diets.

    Beans Greens Tacos
    Black Eyed Pea Curry with Swiss Chard & Roasted Eggplant

    Black Eyed Pea Curry with Swiss Chard & Roasted Eggplant

    An easy curry for a warming meal any night of the week. Black Eyed Pea Curry with Swiss Chard & Roasted Eggplant is packed with creamy veggie power!

    Swiss Chard, Eggplant Black Eyed Pea Curry
    Chickpea Curry

    Chickpea Curry

    This creamy, dreamy chickpea curry makes for a gourmet, restaurant-quality yet approachable meal that’s on the table in an hour. Featuring bold Indian flavors and a taste of healthy indulgence.

    Chickpea Curry
    Get Super Clean with this Detox Smoothie Recipe

    Get Super Clean with this Detox Smoothie Recipe

    This Green Detox Smoothie recipe is a great way to start off your day or kick-start any other healthy routine you’re trying to establish.

    Detox Smoothie
    Healthy And Colorful Silverbeet Salad

    Healthy And Colorful Silverbeet Salad

    This salad recipe is a healthy, Mediterranean-style dish that can be varied easily. The combination of chard, apples, and crispy chickpeas make this a salad worth coming back for.

    Healthy Silverbeet Salad

    FAQ

    What are some Swiss chard substitutes?

    Here’s a list of leafy green substitutes for Swiss chard:

    Spinach is mild in flavor but more delicate in texture, the stems are soft and edible. Great replacement in soups, stews, sauteeing, fillings, salads and stir-fries.

    Kale is also slightly bitter taste in raw form yet is a more fibrous texture than Silverbeet. The stems are very tough, it's ideal to cook them seperately. Also great in soups, stews, sauteeing, fillings, salads, and stir-fries.

    Collard greens have a slightly bitter taste and a tougher texture than chard. The stems are also tough. They are commonly used in Southern cooking.

    Beet greens are the leaves that grow on top of beets. They have a slightly sweet bitter taste and a similar texture to silverbeet. The stems are similar to chard in texture and density. These may leech red coloring when cooked.

    Mustard greens have a peppery, slightly bitter taste and a more fibrous texture than silverbeet. Great in soups, sautees, stir-fries, and salads.

    It's important to note that each of these substitutes will have its own unique flavor and texture, so you may need to adjust your recipe accordingly.

    a collage of different types of foods using different types of chard

    In conclusion, Swiss chard is a highly nutritious green leafy vegetable that can be a great addition to a vegan, gluten-free diet.

    With its mild, flavoring and tender texture, this leafy green vegetable is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety ways to create an easy and delicious healthy meal.

    Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, the above easy gluten-free vegan Swiss chard recipes might be your new favorite way to eat these this leafy green veggie, and is sure to satisfy your taste buds while also providing your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive.

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