Chard facts for kids
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B. vulgaris subsp. cicla
(L.) W.D.J.Koch
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Chard is a leafy green vegetable that is very healthy to eat. It is also known by many other names, like Swiss chard, silver beet, or perpetual spinach. Chard belongs to the same plant family as spinach, called Amaranthaceae.
What is Chard?
Chard is a type of beet that is grown for its leaves and stalks, not its root. It has large, colorful leaves that can be green, red, or yellow. The stalks can also be very bright and pretty. Chard is a popular vegetable around the world.
Cooking with Chard
Chard is a tasty vegetable that you can use in many dishes. Young chard leaves are mild enough to eat raw. You can add them to fresh salads for a healthy crunch.
When chard leaves and stalks are older, people usually cook them. Cooking makes the slightly bitter taste go away. It leaves a gentle flavor that is similar to cooked spinach, but often even milder.
Chard in Different Cuisines
Chard is used in cooking all over the world.
- In Egyptian cuisine, chard is often cooked with taro root. It is mixed with coriander in a light soup.
- In Turkish cuisine, chard is used in different ways. People make it into soups, or wrap it in dishes like sarma. It can also be baked into pastries called börek.
Images for kids
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Swiss chard for sale at an outdoor market
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A friendly robot
