Tender Swiss chard meets fluffy, fragrant rice? Yum. Adding a hint of cheesy flavor, and wrapping everything in golden oil? YumYumYum. Ok, so this simple Swiss chard recipe NEEDS to be in your life. It’s destined to become your new family favorite—the recipe that pops into your mind every time you hear, 'Swiss chard.'
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It probably started like this:
“Honey, I need rice in my life right now. And, you know, the Swiss chard is begging for attention.”
“Consider it done,” he replied, heading to the kitchen.
What happened next was sorcery. Within minutes, our apartment was filled with the inviting aroma of simmering rice. Less than half an hour later, my husband appeared with a fragrant dish—a delicious medley of green and white. A quiet masterpiece, just what my heart (and belly) had been craving.
Admittedly, I really can’t remember the exact beginnings of the dish in detail. But here's what I do know: my husband invented this Swiss chard recipe, probably because I nudged him toward the kitchen with a hopeful "Could you cook tonight?". He’s the type of sweet partner who would do just that, no questions asked.
By now, we’ve made this dish so many times it’s basically legendary in our house. We just call it THE “Swiss Chard Rice.” And yes, it’s still mostly my husband who cooks it—his signature dish, no doubt.
Fair warning: you’re about to fall head over heels for this one. How could you not? Fluffy rice paired with tender, earthy, subtly sweet Swiss chard. A whisper of cheesy flavor. All cozied up in a golden drizzle of oil? Yumyumyumtown.
This Swiss chard recipe summed up in three (okay, fine, five) words:
Grounding.
Nourishing.
And wonderfully light.
The kind of dish that sneaks its way into your rotation and stays forever. The recipe that pops into your mind the second someone says “Swiss chard.”
Just 5 Ingredients? Yes, Really!
Let's keep things really straightforward. We're using five main ingredients:
- Basmati rice
- Swiss chard
- Neutral oil
- Olive oil
- Nutritional yeast
- (Salt and pepper might not count as ingredients, but let’s agree they’re essential.)
The two oils? They are a must. A neutral oil like rapeseed keeps everything smooth, while the olive oil brings in depth and richness.
And then there's the nutritional yeast—the true secret of this Swiss chard recipe. It's cheesy, and honestly, indulgent and surprising enough with rice and chard to raise this simple recipe to unforgettable heights.
How to Make This Swiss Chard Recipe
There’s no frying involved, nothing complicated—just a little cooking, blanching, and some light assembly.
You’ll blanch the chard, cook the rice, toss it all together with the two oils and nutritional yeast, and season to taste. That’s it. From start to finish, this is an under-30-minute kind of meal, yet it feels as grounding and comforting as the warm touch of your beloved.
🍽 Recipe
Easy Swiss Chard Recipe With Rice
Ingredients
- 300 g white basmati rice
- 600 g Swiss chard (any type: green, rainbow, or golden)
- 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil )or another neutral oil)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the basmati rice in salted water according to the package instructions.
- Wash and cut the Swiss chard into pieces, separating the stems from the green leaves.
- Blanch the stems in salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Then, add the green leaves and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Strain the chard and mix it with the rapeseed oil, olive oil, and nutritional yeast flakes.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and mix it together with the chard. For the best flavor, combine everything while still hot or warm (this way the tastes will mingle and develop beautifully).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
What do you think? Will you give this "cheesy" Swiss chard rice a try?
Wishing you planty of fluffy rice delights,
Ramona
Psst ... you'll also love this Curried Fried Rice With Beans and the Watermelon Rind Curry.
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