Best 6 My Swiss Chard Omelet Recipes

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Are you in search of a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option? Look no further than the Swiss chard omelet. This delectable dish combines the goodness of Swiss chard, eggs, and a variety of herbs and spices, resulting in a flavor-packed and visually appealing meal. With its vibrant green color and tender texture, Swiss chard adds a unique twist to the classic omelet, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthy and flavorful culinary experience. Whether you prefer a simple omelet or one loaded with your favorite fillings, this versatile recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect Swiss chard omelet.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWISS CHARD OMELETTE



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Provided by enaraparra

Categories     Main

Number Of Ingredients 6

700 g swiss chard
1 onion
2 garlic clove
5 fresh eggs
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium-size pot with water and bring it to boil. In the meantime, wash swiss chard and slice the leaves and white stems (1-2 cm pieces). Add to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.
  • While the chard is cooking, heat oil in a medium-size pan. Chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 mins. Add salt and pepper.
  • When the chard is ready, drain it in a colander in the sink and add then it to the pan. Toss with the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork. Add chard-onion mixture into the eggs, mix them.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the medium size pan. When it is hot add the egg mixture. Keep heat at medium-low (I like a juicy omelette) for about 8 minutes. Invert the omelette on a large plate and slide back into the pan and cook a few more minutes, until the eggs are set. Time will depend if you like it more or less cooked.
  • Slide on to a plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts :

SWISS CHARD OMELETTE DINNER



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Wanting to take advantage of all that lovely chard while it's still fresh? Here's a simple and light recipe for a hot summer's day! Makes one dinner-size portion.

Provided by Rookie with a few B

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 stalks swiss chard, chopped
1 garlic clove (whole or chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 onion, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup mushroom, fresh and chopped
2 eggs
1/4 cup cheese (I use sharp cheddar, shredded.)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In skillet, heat oil and garlic on medium heat.
  • Add chopped chard. I use both the stalks and the leaves. Stalks when cooked taste something like celery. Leaves taste a lot like spinach.
  • Chop and add remaining ingredients in order: onion, zucchini, mushrooms.
  • Cover for just a couple minutes. When you start to see the mushrooms show signs of cooking, check the chard. When leaves are just wilted, put veggies on a plate.
  • Return skillet to burner. Scramble egg and cheese together. I also add a little pepper.
  • Place egg on top of veggies and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.8, Fat 57.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 441.1, Sodium 430.9, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 22.2

MY SWISS CHARD OMELET



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Posted so that I don't forget about it. I made this up with ingredients I had lying around. If it flops as an omelet -- which occasionally happens when I don't use enough oil and/or the skillet isn't hot enough when I begin -- it will still make great scrambled eggs. The chard and shallot are steamed instead of sauteed to make it lower fat. Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid.

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 swiss chard leaf
1/2 large shallot, minced (about 2 T.)
3 -4 fresh basil leaves
3 eggs, lightly beaten
extra virgin olive oil or your favorite oil
asiago cheese
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the chard very well to remove grit and sand; shake it to remove excess water.
  • Tear chard into bite-size pieces onto a plate.
  • Add a few T. filtered water to a large skillet. Place skillet over high heat and add chard and minced shallot.
  • Cover and let steam about 3 minutes.
  • While the chard is cooking, snip the basil leaves into the same small bowl containing the beaten eggs; mix through.
  • Remove lid from skillet and cook a bit longer until water in skillet is absorbed.
  • Add some of your favorite oil and heat it.
  • When the oil is hot enough, add the egg/basil combination. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs evenly. Let cook a couple of minutes to set the eggs (if you want, you can cover the skillet at this point and use a lower heat because the contained steam will cook the eggs).
  • Add pepper and asiago cheese to taste. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  • Cook a moment longer - just enough to melt or soften the cheese.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 313.5, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20

ROASTED SWISS CHARD WITH FETA



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This method of cooking chard was given to me (in very few words) from an organic farmer who was selling the first chard we ever bought. We tried it and could not believe how delicious this was. Delicious! Double this recipe if you are a large family of veggie eaters.

Provided by XANDISMOM

Categories     Greens Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch rainbow chard - leaves and stems separated and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, broken into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Toss the chard stems and onions in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chard stems have softened and the onion is starting to brown on the corners, about 15 minutes. Toss the chard leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the leaves over the stem mixture, then scatter the feta cheese over top.
  • Return to the oven, and bake until the stems are tender, the leaves are beginning to crisp, and the feta is melted and golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CHARD AND CHEDDAR OMELET



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Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Low Carb     Cheddar     Chard     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces red Swiss chard, stemmed, chopped (about 3 cups packed)
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
5 large eggs
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 8-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in chard, cover and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
  • Whisk eggs, 1/4 cup cheese, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of egg mixture and cook until eggs are just set in center, tilting pan and lifting edge of omelet with spatula to let uncooked portion flow underneath, about 2 minutes. Scatter half of chard mixture over half of omelet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over chard. Fold omelet over cheese; slide out onto plate. Repeat with remaining butter, egg mixture, chard and cheese.

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA)



Chard and Onion Omelet (Trouchia) image

Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Garlic     Herb     Brunch     Broil     Vegetarian     Dinner     Basil     Swiss Cheese     Thyme     Chard     Parsley     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red or white onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
1 bunch chard, leaves only, chopped
Salt and freshly milled pepper
1 garlic clove
6 to 8 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 teaspoons chopped thyme
1 cup grated Gruyère
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet, add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has cooked off and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt (or chop them finely together), then stir it into the eggs along with the herbs. Combine the chard mixture with the eggs and stir in the Gruyère and half the Parmesan.
  • Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and, when it's hot, add the eggs. Give a stir and keep the heat at medium-high for about a minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a little moist on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining Parmesan and broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat, until browned.
  • Serve trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut it into wedges. The gratinéed top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

Tips:

  • Choose tender chard: Look for young, vibrant leaves with crisp stems. Avoid wilted or blemished greens.
  • Trim and wash thoroughly: Remove the tough stems and coarsely chop the leaves. Rinse the chard thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Cook the chard until tender: Sauté the chard in a little olive oil over medium heat until it wilts and becomes tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use a nonstick skillet: An omelet is best cooked in a nonstick skillet to prevent sticking. If you don't have a nonstick skillet, grease a regular skillet with butter or cooking spray.
  • Cook the omelet over medium heat: An omelet should be cooked over medium heat so that it cooks evenly without burning. If the heat is too high, the outside of the omelet will cook too quickly and the inside will be raw.
  • Don't overcook the omelet: An omelet should be cooked just until it is set, about 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooked omelets are tough and rubbery.
  • Serve immediately: Omelets are best served hot and fresh out of the pan. They can be garnished with additional cheese, herbs, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Swiss chard omelets are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The chard provides a slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the rich eggs and cheese. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect Swiss chard omelet every time.

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