Rainbow Swiss Chard Appetizer

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Delicious Rainbow Swiss Chard Appetizer recipe for your next gathering

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

185

Sugar

Fat

14g

This Rainbow Swiss Chard Appetizer is an easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any gathering or party. The colorful Swiss chard used in this recipe makes for an eye-catching presentation that will surely impress your guests. This appetizer offers a healthier alternative to other high-calorie and unhealthy options regularly offered at social events. It is also a perfect choice for people following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a large skillet and add shallots, chives, and thyme to it. Cook them until they become soft.
2.	Add chopped Swiss chard stems to the skillet and cook the mixture on medium-high heat until the stems become tender.
3.	While the mixture is cooking, finely chop the Swiss chard leaves and place them in a large bowl. Add cream cheese to the bowl and mix together well.
4.	Add the cooked chard stems to the bowl and mix well.
5.	Serve the mixture on crackers or crostini.

PROS

This recipe is an excellent way to incorporate healthy greens into your diet.
The Swiss chard used in this recipe provides numerous health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, helping eye health, and supporting healthy bones.
This appetizer is also vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the taste of Swiss chard, and this recipe may not suit their taste buds.
Additionally, crackers and crostini are high in calories and are not suitable for people on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As mentioned earlier, Swiss chard provides numerous health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, helping eye health, and supporting healthy bones. Additionally, it is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.

	3 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoons minced shallots
	4 stems fresh chives , chopped
	1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
	1 lb swiss chard , stems chopped
	cream cheese , softened
	crackers or crostini