
Chard
Season: May-September
Ways to Eat: Raw, Sautéed, Steamed, Boiled, Braised, Grilled, Pickled
Nutritional Facts: Chard is very high in vitamin K (1 cup raw chard provides 477% of your daily value of vitamin K). vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and supports bone health. Chard is also high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, manganese, and iron. Chard contains polyphenols and flavonoids such as kaempferol and quercetin — which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. (Source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/swiss-chard-benefits)
Exit Strategies: Freeze, Pickle, Soup/Broth, Stir-fry, Sauce



