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Red Chard 250g – Fresh Swiss Chard with Vibrant Red Stems
Add colour, freshness and versatility to your cooking with our Red Chard 250g. This attractive leafy vegetable features small, rounded green leaves contrasted by striking pink-to-red stems, making it an excellent choice for both everyday meals and professional presentation.
Red chard has a pleasantly earthy flavour and tender texture when cooked. It is exceptionally versatile and can be sautéed, steamed, stir-fried or added to soups, pasta, risotto and vegetable dishes. The colourful stems can also be cooked and enjoyed, helping you make full use of the vegetable.
Ideal for home cooks, restaurants, cafés and professional kitchens looking for fresh, colourful leafy greens.
Why Buy Red Chard from Nicol Retailer?
Carefully selected for freshness and quality, our red chard brings colour, flavour and versatility to your kitchen. Order online from Nicol Retailer for convenient UK delivery alongside your other fresh produce and grocery essentials
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What is Red Chard?
Red chard, also known as red Swiss chard, is a colourful leafy vegetable with tender green leaves and distinctive pink-to-red stems. It has a mild, earthy flavour and is highly versatile in cooking.
How do I cook Red Chard?
Red chard can be sautéed, steamed, stir-fried, braised or added to soups, pasta and risotto. The stems generally take slightly longer to cook than the leaves, so cook the chopped stems first before adding the leaves.
Can you eat the red stems of chard?
Yes. Both the green leaves and colourful red stems are edible. The stems have a firmer texture and can be sliced and sautéed, steamed or braised until tender.
Do I need to wash Red Chard before cooking?
Yes. We recommend washing the leaves and stems thoroughly under cold running water before preparation.
How should I store Red Chard?
Keep red chard refrigerated and use it as soon as possible after delivery for the best flavour, texture and freshness.
Is Red Chard the same as Swiss Chard?
Red chard is a variety of Swiss chard. It is distinguished by its vibrant red or pink stems and veins, which contrast beautifully with its green leaves.
What dishes can I make with Red Chard?
Red chard is ideal for stir-fries, pasta dishes, risotto, soups, vegetable sautés, gratins, omelettes and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. It also makes an excellent cooked vegetable side dish.
Is Red Chard suitable for vegan and vegetarian recipes?
Yes. Red chard is naturally suitable for vegan and vegetarian dishes. Always check the other ingredients used in your recipe if you have specific dietary requirements.
What size pack will I receive?
Each pack contains approximately 250g of fresh Red Chard.
Can I order Red Chard online from Nicol Retailer?
Yes. Red Chard 250g can be ordered online from Nicol Retailer alongside fresh produce and other grocery essentials for convenient UK delivery.
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Ingredients:
Red Chard
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