Freeze swiss chard

Freezing swiss chard is one of the easiest ways to preserve it for later use. There's little prep involved and you can freeze it raw!

QUESTION: I’m harvesting a lot of Swiss chard. Can I freeze Swiss chard without blanching? -Cam S. ANSWER: The reason people usually blanch leafy greens before freezing them is to stop the action of enzymes inside the leaves that can make the greens bitter if they’re frozen without taking the time to blanch them. Blanching […]

Learn all the tips for freezing swiss chard to save time and money. Learning how to freeze swiss chard for frittatas and casseroles.

Every year we have an abundance of Swiss chard in our garden and freezing it is a great way to preserve it to use all year round.

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You can freeze greens raw or cooked. Here is your option for cooked greens.

Learn how to preserve chard for later use by blanching then freezing it.

servings: ¾ cup pesto prep time: 10 minutes total time: 10 minutes Ingredients: oil spray 1/3 cup pine nuts 1½ cups swiss chard leaves, chopped (packed)

Beet greens are high in vitamin C and taste similar to swiss chard. Add them to a fresh salad or freeze for later use.

Here's the steps to cut and wash Swiss Chard leaves. It is important to keep the leaves and stems separate because they cook at different rates.