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How much Swiss Chard Ribs or Leaves is in a Pound?

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Many recipes will call for "2 cups of chopped Swiss chard leaves", "4 cups of whole Swiss chard leaves" or "1 cup of chopped chard ribs" but it is not always easy to figure out actually how many bunches of Swiss chard you really need. In order to help make cooking easier we did some experiments to help tell you exactly how much Swiss chard you need to buy.

To answer How much Swiss chard is in a cup we went to the store to check out the vegetable section. After surveying the produce we selected 1 pound of Swiss chard for our how much Swiss chard in a cup testing samples.

The leaves can be eaten either raw or cooked but the ribs are usually cooked. Since the leaves are only lightly heated and the ribs are more thoroughly cooked, the first step of preparing Swiss chard is usually to cut the ribs out of the leaves.

We discovered that 1 pound of Swiss chard gives you 5 to 6 cups of whole leaves. Once the leaves are chopped it measures about 3 cups. Cooking this type of produce will naturally shrink the amount it yields. For instance, your 1 pound of raw Swiss chard will end up measuring about 1 cup of the cooked chopped leaves. The ribs removed from the 1 pound of Swiss chard will yield about 4 cups and once chopped hit about the 2 cup mark. Since they are sturdier, the 1 pound of chopped ribs will provide 1.5 cups after cooking.

Did you know that Swiss chard did not originate from Switzerland? It was actually discovered in the Mediterranean region by Koch, a Swiss botanist who wanted to honor his home country - thus the name! Like beets and spinach, this tall leafy vegetable is part of the goosefoot family.

Next time your recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped Swiss chard leaves you'll feel confident knowing what you need. You can also use our conversion tool below for any custom how much Swiss chard in a... measurements you need.

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One Pound of Swiss Chard Equals

  • There is 2 Cups (474 mls) of Chopped Swiss Chard Ribs in a Pound of Swiss Chard
  • There is 3 Cups (711 mls) of Chopped Swiss Chard Leaves in a Pound of Swiss Chard
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You need 0.5 Pounds of Swiss Chard

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How to Store Pound of Swiss Chard

General How to Store Swiss Chard Info

Due to its high water content, Swiss chard stores poorly, so use chard as soon as possible after getting it.

Short Term Swiss Chard Storage

Place unwashed Swiss chard in a perforated plastic bag in the humid crisper section of the refrigerator; it will hold its original quality for a week.

Once ribs and leaves are cooked, their shelf life in the refrigerator is limited. Ribs become soft and unappetizing, and the leaves turn soggy and sour.

Swiss Chard Long Term Storage

Swiss chard leaves can be frozen. Remove all the ribs from the leaves or they will discolor. Blanch leaves for 2 minutes in boiling water, then immediately plunge into ice water for 2 minutes. Drain and package in freezer bags.

Do not store chard ribs, they will be soggy.

Swiss Chard Side Notes

Swiss chard belongs to the same family as beets and spinach, but a flavor that is bitter, pungent, and slightly salty. Swiss chard comes in different colors; the leaves are always dark green, but red chard has red stalks and yellow chard has yellow ones.



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