Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable that can be enjoyed in many dishes. If you have a surplus of Swiss chard and want to keep it fresh for future use, freezing is a great option. Freezing Swiss chard is an easy process that can help you preserve this vegetable for up to 12 months. This is how you can freeze Swiss Chard.

To freeze Swiss chard, start by washing the leaves thoroughly and blanching them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Once blanched, remove the leaves and cool them in iced water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry the leaves before packing them in labelled and dated freezer bags or containers.

For the inner ribs of the Swiss chard, cut them into short lengths and blanch them for 3 minutes. Then, cool them in iced water, drain and pat dry before packing them in freezer bags or containers.

When you're ready to use the frozen Swiss chard, you can cook the leaves from frozen in butter for 7 minutes. Boil the ribs from frozen in water for 7 minutes. This frozen Swiss chard can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, or as a side dish.

Remember to label and date your Swiss chard packages, so you know how long they have been in the freezer. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy the taste and nutritional benefits of Swiss chard all year round.

Preparation

Wash the leaves and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain, cool in iced water, drain and pat dry.

Cut the inner ribs into short lengths and blanch these for 3 minutes. Drain, cool in iced water, drain and pat dry.

Packaging

Pack in labelled and dated freezer bags or containers.

Thawing

Cook the leaves from frozen in butter for 7 minutes.

Boil the ribs from frozen in 7 minutes.

Storage Time

12 months