Recipe: Parmesan Baked Swiss Chard Stems

If you’ve ever admired the beauty of Rainbow Swiss chard and wondered what could be done with those fabulous looking stems, look no further. Here’s a recipe adapted from Kalyn’s Kitchen. It's super-simple, and super delicious!

Parmesan Baked Swiss Chard Stems

Ingredients:

Swiss chard stems (about 2 bunches), cut in 2-3" pieces
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil for misting
Salt
Pepper

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 400 F.
• The stems are quite hard, so they need to be softened before baking them. Place them in a pot with boiling water and boil for about 5-6 minutes. 
• Drain the water and place the stems on a baking tray, sprayed lightly with olive oil. 
• Spray stems with an olive oil mister, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Parmesan or other hard cheese.
• Bake in a 400 F oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. 
• Serve warm and eat as an appetizer or as an accompaniment with your meal.