🌈 Fresh Rainbow Chard | Colourful, Nutritious & Versatile Leafy Greens
🌈 Fresh Rainbow Chard
Our Fresh Rainbow Chard is a vibrant leafy green vegetable with colourful stems in shades of red, yellow, orange and pink, paired with tender dark green leaves. Also known as Swiss Chard, it has a mild, earthy flavour with a slight sweetness, making it a delicious and versatile ingredient for everyday cooking.
Perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, pasta dishes and side dishes, rainbow chard adds beautiful colour, texture and natural goodness to every meal. Whether lightly sautéed with garlic, stirred into risottos or served alongside roasted meats and fish, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy more leafy greens.
💚 Health Benefits of Rainbow Chard
Fresh Rainbow Chard is naturally low in calories while providing an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
🦴 Rich in Vitamin K
Vitamin K helps support healthy bones and normal blood clotting.
👁️ Excellent Source of Vitamin A
Supports healthy vision, skin and normal immune function.
🍊 Source of Vitamin C
Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system while helping protect cells from oxidative stress.
🫐 Rich in Antioxidants
Rainbow chard contains naturally occurring flavonoids and carotenoids that help protect the body’s cells from oxidative stress.
🌾 Supports Healthy Digestion
A good source of dietary fibre that helps support healthy digestion and gut health.
❤️ Supports Heart Health
Naturally contains potassium and magnesium, which contribute to normal muscle function and help support a healthy cardiovascular system.
📊 Nutritional Information (Per 100g)
- 🔥 Calories: 19 kcal
- 🌾 Carbohydrates: 3.7g
- 🌱 Fibre: 1.6g
- 💪 Protein: 1.8g
- 🥑 Fat: 0.2g
🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Rainbow Chard
Preparing rainbow chard is quick and simple.
- Wash thoroughly under cold running water.
- Trim the base of the stems.
- Separate the stems from the leaves.
- Slice the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
Perfect for:
🥗 Fresh salads
🍳 Stir-fries
🍝 Pasta dishes
🍲 Soups & stews
🥘 Risottos
🔥 Sautéed side dishes
Cook the stems for a few minutes before adding the leaves, as they take slightly longer to soften.
🍳 Garlic & Lemon Rainbow Chard
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh rainbow chard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt & black pepper
- Chilli flakes (optional)
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Cook the chopped stems for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in the leaves until just wilted.
- Finish with lemon juice and seasoning.
A quick, healthy side dish that’s ready in under 10 minutes.
🍝 Creamy Rainbow Chard Pasta
Ingredients
- 250g pasta
- 1 bunch fresh rainbow chard
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150ml single cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Sauté the chard stems for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and leaves until wilted.
- Stir in the cream and Parmesan.
- Toss through the cooked pasta and serve immediately.
A comforting family meal packed with colourful vegetables.
🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Rainbow Chard?
✔ Premium quality colourful stems
✔ Tender green leaves
✔ Mild, earthy flavour
✔ Perfect for salads, soups and pasta
✔ Naturally rich in vitamins and minerals
✔ Carefully selected for freshness
✔ Ideal for healthy everyday cooking
Bring colour, flavour and natural goodness to your meals with our premium Fresh Rainbow Chard.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Is rainbow chard the same as Swiss chard?
Yes. Rainbow chard is a colourful variety of Swiss chard, recognised by its vibrant multi-coloured stems.
Can you eat the stems?
Yes. The stems are completely edible and become tender when cooked.
Can rainbow chard be eaten raw?
Yes. Young leaves can be enjoyed in salads, while larger leaves are usually best lightly cooked.
How should rainbow chard be stored?
Store in the refrigerator and use within a few days for the best flavour and freshness.
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