Chard

[ILP]

know its a green, but smaddy can describe it past that?

I like spinach (usually raw)...then collards...then Kale. Where Chard fit in those (as in texture/taste)?

and thanks.

[kia027]

Re: Chard

closer to callaloo if I recall correctly

[mountaingal]

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hi ilpy - i've been eating lots of chard lately because it is high in potassium. i used to steam it, but i've grown to like it raw with tuna and lettuce. it actually has a little zing to it, almost like a milder and sweeter watercress (do u eat watercress?).

i've also had it in a simple soup made with turkey sausage, very delicious, let me know if you would like the recipe.

[Tulip]

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Interesting about the watercress example.

I find it more like spinach. I planted some swiss chard a few years back and tried it for the first time. I didn't know what to expect but it cooked quick like spinach yet didn't completely disappear like spinach can. The texture had the same wilted, soft quality - almost no chew to it, but I don't know how to describe the flavor. I just remember I really did not like it. Looked good but I would have to call it a useless and failed project. All looks and no really good taste memorable enough to speak of.

I am saying this as a specially good lover of greens. I love spinach, mustards, turnips, collards, kale, and callaloo. Maybe I should have tried chard in a salad instead of cooking. The steaming with garlic and scallions did not work out at all flavor wise.

[ILP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MGee</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hi ilpy - i've been eating lots of chard lately because it is high in potassium. i used to steam it, but i've grown to like it raw with tuna and lettuce. it actually has a little zing to it, almost like a milder and sweeter watercress (do u eat watercress?).

i've also had it in a<span style="font-weight: bold"> simple soup made with turkey sausage,</span> very delicious, let me know if you would like the recipe. </div></div>

yes man. it does sound nice and i love soup.

[mountaingal]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tulip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting about the watercress example.

I find it more like spinach. I planted some swiss chard a few years back and tried it for the first time. I didn't know what to expect but it cooked quick like spinach yet didn't completely disappear like spinach can. The texture had the same wilted, soft quality - almost no chew to it, but I don't know how to describe the flavor. I just remember I really did not like it. Looked good but I would have to call it a useless and failed project. All looks and no really good taste memorable enough to speak of.

I am saying this as a specially good lover of greens. I love spinach, mustards, turnips, collards, kale, and callaloo. Maybe I should have tried chard in a salad instead of cooking. The steaming with garlic and scallions did not work out at all flavor wise. </div></div>

u r right tulip, in that chard has little &quot;chew&quot;. it really is just a step above lettuce when it comes to texture. however, i do find it a little like water cress in taste - this comes thru when u eat it raw.

[mountaingal]

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ilpy, the original recipe below comes from <span style="font-weight: bold">Better Homes and Gardens Phase 1 Low Carb Recipes</span>. i susbstituted turkey sausage, and cut it up before cooking it, since i couldnt find it bulk. i also made the chicken broth from cubes.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Spicy Sausage Soup</span>Makes 6 servings

1 pound bulk hot or mild pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 14-oz cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, crushed
4 cups coarsley chopped Swiss chard leaves
1 Roma tomato, chopped.

In a dutch oven cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Stir in Swiss chard, cook until just wilted. Stir in tomato; cook 1 minute more. Serve.

<span style="font-style: italic">you can top it with cheese if u like but i dont.</span>

[ILP]

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i'm not sure why i feel like i've eaten this before i gwine try it for a sunday dinner dish

thanks.

[CeaBee]

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sound like a pz type recipe. maybe she post it already