Roasted Swiss Chard with Parmesan

Published: Oct 26, 2020 · Modified: Mar 10, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

I recently stumbled upon a small farmer’s market that seemed to be thriving in the midst of social distancing. Of course, I had to stop, intending to buy one or two veggies but ending up with a car full.

One item I find hard to resist is swiss chard. Especially the rainbow variety. All that dark leafy green nutrition on top of multi-colored stalks. So beautiful!

But greens are not just for salads. Like so many other vegetables, Swiss chard is delicious when roasted!

roasted swiss chard on a white plate ready to eat

Ingredient list

Swiss chard, any variety
Onion, yellow
Olive oil
Parmesan cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste

How to make roasted swiss chard with parmesan

Roasting Swiss chard is very straightforward. The only thing to keep in mind is that the stems take longer to cook than the leaves. This recipe, like any recipe using all parts of the plant, involves a 2 step cooking process to accommodate this difference.

To start, chop the Swiss chard, keeping the leaves separate from the stems. Also chop the onion. Toss the stems and onion together in a bowl with a little olive oil. Prepare a baking sheet by greasing with olive oil, or by lining with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place the stem/onion mixture on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes.

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Toss the chopped leaves with a little olive oil and add to the baking sheet. Sprinkle over the half-cooked stems, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Return to the oven and bake until the stems are tender and the leaves are beginning to crisp. Estimate 15-20 minutes for this. The cheese should be nice and melty as well.

Serve and enjoy!

roasted swiss chard on a small white plate with some raw pieces behind

Once you've tried this roasted Swiss chard, you might want to keep making this colorful and delicious vegetable. Check out this sauteed Swiss Chard recipe I found on Luci's Morsels - it uses ginger to season. Yum!

FAQ

Is Swiss Chard from Switzerland?

Despite the name, this vegetable does not originate from Switzerland. Instead, it is native to the Mediterranean. It is thought that the adjective “Swiss” may have originated from its initial description by a Swiss botanist. (Wikipedia)

Is Swiss Chard healthy?

Like most leafy greens, Swiss Chard is packed with healthy nutrition! It’s low in calories yet delivers an impressive array of vitamins: A, C and K, plus calcium, magnesium, iron and potassium, to name just a few. It is nutrient rich and only 35 calories in a cup of cooked greens – an extremely diet friendly food!

What other cheese would work for this recipe?

Feta cheese will work very well for this. Goat cheese is worth trying as well, just keep in mind that goat cheese is less salty than either feta or Parmesan, so your taste buds might want you to add a little more salt with this choice.
For some more delicious choices, check out this reference on types of Italian cheese. Something for everyone on this list!

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