🌈 Fresh Rainbow Chard – Colourful, Nutritious & Versatile Leafy Greens

🌈 Fresh Rainbow Chard

Our Fresh Rainbow Chard is one of the most colourful vegetables you can add to your kitchen. Beautiful stems in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange and white sit beneath generous dark green leaves.

Also known as Swiss chard, this vibrant leafy vegetable has a mild, earthy flavour with a gentle natural sweetness.

Better still, both the leaves and colourful stems are edible, so there’s very little waste.

Rainbow chard is fantastic sautéed with garlic, stirred through pasta, added to soups and stews, folded into risotto or served alongside meat and fish.

Beautiful colour. Fresh flavour. Proper leafy-green goodness. 🌈🌿

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💫 Flavour Profile

🌿 Mild & earthy

🥬 Fresh & leafy

🌱 Slightly sweet

🥗 Tender when cooked

🌈 Colourful & versatile

The leaves cook similarly to spinach, while the colourful stems have more crunch and need a little extra cooking time.

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🌟 Why You’ll Love Fresh Rainbow Chard

• 🌈 Beautiful naturally colourful stems
• 🥬 Tender dark green leaves
• 🌿 Mild, earthy flavour
• 🍳 Quick and easy to cook
• ♻️ Both leaves and stems are edible
• 🍝 Fantastic in pasta and risotto
• 🍲 Brilliant for soups and stews
• 🌱 Naturally low in fat
• 🦴 Rich in vitamin K
• 👁️ Provides vitamin A
• 🍊 Provides vitamin C

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💚 Health Benefits of Rainbow Chard

Rainbow chard is naturally low in calories while providing a variety of vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring plant compounds.

It’s an easy way to add more leafy green vegetables to everyday meals.

🦴 Rich in Vitamin K

Rainbow chard is naturally rich in vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.

👁️ Provides Vitamin A

Rainbow chard provides vitamin A, which contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, skin and normal immune function.

🍊 Vitamin C

Fresh chard also provides vitamin C.

Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function and helps protect cells from oxidative stress.

🌾 Provides Fibre

Rainbow chard contains dietary fibre, which forms an important part of a varied, balanced diet.

Pair it with other vegetables, pulses and whole grains to create fibre-rich meals.

🌿 Naturally Occurring Antioxidants

Its colourful stems and dark green leaves contain naturally occurring plant compounds, including carotenoids and polyphenols.

Eating a variety of colourful vegetables helps increase the diversity of plant foods in your diet.

⚡ Potassium & Magnesium

Rainbow chard naturally contains minerals including potassium and magnesium, both of which contribute to normal muscle function.

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📊 Nutritional Information – Per 100g

Typical values for raw Swiss chard:

🔥 Calories: 19 kcal
🌾 Carbohydrates: 3.7g
🌱 Fibre: 1.6g
💪 Protein: 1.8g
🥑 Fat: 0.2g

It also naturally provides vitamins and minerals including vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.

Values are approximate and can vary naturally with fresh produce.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Rainbow Chard

Preparing rainbow chard is quick and simple.

1️⃣ Wash

Wash thoroughly under cold running water, paying particular attention around the stems.

2️⃣ Trim

Remove the very bottom of the stalks if necessary.

3️⃣ Separate

Separate the thicker colourful stems from the leafy tops.

4️⃣ Chop

Slice the stems into smaller pieces and roughly chop the leaves.

5️⃣ Cook the Stems First

The stems take slightly longer to soften.

Cook them for approximately 2–4 minutes before adding the leaves.

The leaves then need only a short cooking time until tender and wilted.

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🍽️ How to Use Rainbow Chard

🍳 Sauté with garlic and olive oil

🍝 Stir through pasta

🥘 Fold into creamy risotto

🍲 Add to soups and stews

🥚 Add to omelettes or frittatas

🥧 Use in savoury pies

🌶️ Add to curries

🥗 Use young leaves in salads

🐟 Serve alongside grilled fish

🍗 Pair with roast chicken

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🍋🧄 Garlic & Lemon Rainbow Chard

Fresh, simple and ready in under 10 minutes.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2–3

• 🌈 1 bunch Fresh Rainbow Chard
• 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🧄 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 🍋 Juice of ½ lemon
• 🧂 Salt
• 🌶️ Freshly ground black pepper
• 🌶️ Chilli flakes – optional

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Wash the rainbow chard thoroughly.
2. Separate the stems from the leaves.
3. Slice the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
5. Add the stems and cook for approximately 3 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
7. Add the leaves and toss until just wilted.
8. Finish with fresh lemon juice.
9. Season with salt, black pepper and chilli flakes if desired.

Serve immediately as a colourful side dish. 🌈

👨‍🌾 Greengrocer Tip

Don’t throw away those beautiful stems!

They’re completely edible. Simply chop them smaller and give them a few minutes’ head start before adding the leaves.

Less waste and more colour on the plate. ♻️🌈

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🍝🌈 Creamy Rainbow Chard & Parmesan Pasta

Creamy, comforting and packed with colourful vegetables.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2–3

• 250g pasta 🍝
• 1 bunch Fresh Rainbow Chard 🌈
• 2 garlic cloves 🧄
• 150ml single cream
• 40g grated Parmesan 🧀
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Pinch of chilli flakes – optional 🌶️
• Squeeze of lemon – optional 🍋

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
2. Reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining.
3. Separate and chop the chard stems and leaves.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan.
5. Cook the stems for 3–4 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
7. Add the chard leaves and cook until wilted.
8. Pour in the cream.
9. Stir through the Parmesan.
10. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
11. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
12. Season with black pepper and finish with lemon if desired.

Serve immediately with extra Parmesan. 🧀✨

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🥚🌈 Rainbow Chard & Feta Frittata

A brilliant breakfast, lunch or easy midweek dinner.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 3–4

• 1 bunch Fresh Rainbow Chard 🌈
• 6 eggs 🥚
• 80g feta cheese 🧀
• 1 small onion, finely sliced 🧅
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh herbs – optional 🌿

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan.
2. Wash and prepare the chard.
3. Slice the stems and chop the leaves.
4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe frying pan.
5. Cook the onion and chard stems for around 4 minutes.
6. Add the leaves and cook until wilted.
7. Beat the eggs with a little black pepper.
8. Pour the eggs over the vegetables.
9. Crumble the feta over the top.
10. Cook gently for 2–3 minutes.
11. Transfer to the oven for approximately 10–15 minutes, until the eggs are set.

Serve warm with salad, crusty bread or roasted potatoes. 🥗

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🍲🌿 Rainbow Chard & White Bean Soup

A warming, nourishing bowl that’s brilliant for using the whole bunch.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 4

• 1 bunch Fresh Rainbow Chard
• 1 tin cannellini beans, drained
• 1 onion, chopped 🧅
• 2 garlic cloves 🧄
• 1 carrot, diced 🥕
• 400g chopped tomatoes 🍅
• 750ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Prepare the chard, keeping the chopped stems and leaves separate.
2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan.
3. Cook the onion and carrot for 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and chard stems.
5. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, beans, herbs and stock.
7. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
8. Add the chard leaves for the final 3–5 minutes.
9. Season and serve hot.

Add crusty bread for a simple, comforting meal. 🍞

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Rainbow Chard?

✔ Beautiful multi-coloured stems 🌈

✔ Tender dark green leaves

✔ Both stems and leaves are edible

✔ Mild, earthy flavour

✔ Perfect for pasta, soups & stir-fries

✔ Rich in vitamin K

✔ Provides vitamin A & vitamin C

✔ Naturally low in fat

✔ Quick and easy to prepare

✔ Carefully selected for freshness

Brighten up your plate with the colour, flavour and versatility of Fresh Rainbow Chard. 🌈🥬

❓ Fresh Rainbow Chard FAQs

Is rainbow chard the same as Swiss chard?

Rainbow chard is Swiss chard sold as a colourful mixture of different stem colours. You’ll often see red, pink, yellow, orange and white stems together in a bunch.

Can you eat rainbow chard stems?

Absolutely. The stems are edible and have a firmer texture than the leaves.

Simply cook them for a few minutes before adding the leaves.

Can rainbow chard be eaten raw?

Young, tender leaves can be eaten raw in salads. Larger leaves and stems are generally more enjoyable when lightly cooked.

Does rainbow chard taste like spinach?

They’re similar, but not identical. Chard has a slightly earthier flavour and more substantial stems, while its cooked leaves can be used in many of the same ways as spinach.

Do you need to remove the stems?

No. There’s no need to throw them away.

Separate them from the leaves so you can start cooking the stems first.

How long does rainbow chard take to cook?

The chopped stems generally need a few minutes, while the leaves wilt very quickly.

For sautéing, the whole process can take less than 10 minutes.

What goes well with rainbow chard?

Rainbow chard pairs particularly well with garlic, lemon, Parmesan, feta, olive oil, eggs, beans, pasta, potatoes and tomatoes.

How should fresh rainbow chard be stored?

Keep it refrigerated and use while the leaves are fresh and the stems remain firm.