We are always looking for easy barbecue recipes. So, when we wanted to find a new way to cook our swiss chard, we decided to head to the grill. It is so easy to make BBQ swiss chard, and this dish is going to be a summertime favorite for the entire family.
The first step in making our plant is seeing what is in season at the market right now. We stopped by the farmers' market and picked up some bright and beautiful rainbow swiss chard.
Last year, we actually grew rainbow swiss chard. Chard and kale are packed with vitamins and easy to grow. The best part is the more you harvest them, the more they grow. So, when I spied these super tender, young rainbow swiss chard leaves I knew that they would add a special touch to our Father's Day menu. But, how to prepare the chard? On the BBQ, of course! Here's what we did.
Super Simple BBQ Swiss Chard
a bunch of chard - swiss, or kale, or rainbow
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper
The first step is to cut out any thick stalks, the thin stalks will cook easily and evenly. You can keep the stalks and saute them and add them to soups or sauces.
The next step is to combine the oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the kale leaves in the oil. It is best to use your hands for this. You want to make sure that every leaf is coated with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Now it's time to head to the grill. You are looking for medium heat. Place the oiled leaves directly on the grill. No need to oil the grill. You will want to keep an eye on the chard. The leaves will cook very quickly. Flip them frequently.
Turn leaves after about 3 minutes, until they are wilted and charred.
We served our rainbow swiss chard with a pork chop and roasted baby potatoes...all prepared on the BBQ.
This method for cooking the rainbow swiss chard resulted in both crispy and wilted leaves. Sometimes we take the grilled chard to the cutting board and chop it into small pieces. Then toss in a salad dressing for a delicious warm grilled salad. Grilled swiss chard is a lovely and simple side dish for any meal.
I think the Mr. is going to love this menu. Isn't it great when you can walk into a farmers' market, pick something up, and make a family-friendly meal from the food that you find?
Now, as for dessert, we are going to stick with the BBQ theme and make these super cute BBQ grill cupcakes. The perfect Father's Day dessert!
If you're looking for more inspiration for your Father's Day dinner? Check out all of our simple and delicious family-friendly barbecue recipes...
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- Bake the perfect Father's Day dessert, our BBQ grill cupcakes
Simple BBQ Swiss Chard
Ingredients
- a bunch of chard rainbow chard or kale (about 10 ounces)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- The first step is to cut out any thick stalks, thin stalks will cook easily and evenly.
- Next up, combine the oil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the kale leaves in the oil. You want to coat each leaf with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Head to the grill. You are looking for medium heat. Place the leaves directly on the grill. No need to oil the grill, the leaves will cook very quickly.
- Turn leaves after about 1 minute, until they are wilted and charred. Don't take your eye off the chard...it's going to grill quickly.
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Christine says
Oh, this looks fabulous! I've never BBQ'd Swiss Chard before! We grow some in our garden and I usually sautee them, roast them, use them in a stir-fry. I'm going to try your recipe!
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KitchenCounterChronicles says
Yep, it totally works. Sometimes experimentation is a good thing! Thanks for stopping by!
~ The Country Mouse ~ says
Brilliant! I would of never thought to bbq swiss chard. Hope you enjoy a nice Father's Day weekend.
KitchenCounterChronicles says
Thanks..hope you have a nice Father's Day weekend too!
Cindy Hunwhatsfordinner says
I've never had swiss chard before, but have been eyeing it for months in the grocery store. This may just be the recipe that convinces me to buy some!!
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Torviewtoronto says
lovely post I haven't had like this chard on the grill will remember it 🙂 thank you for sharing #LMDConnector
East Coast Mommy says
Yum! I will have to give that a try. Don't you just love BBQ season? 🙂
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