Silverbeetswisschardsalad Recipes

SILVERBEET (SWISS CHARD ) PIE AKA " GRASS PIE"

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F ( 200°C ) 15 to 20 degrees less if using a fan-forced oven.
• Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frypan and add the garlic and chopped leek. Cook on a gentle to medium heat until the leek has softened. Set aside to cool.
• Remove the course stems from the silverbeet and just use the green leaves. Chop them roughly and add the whole bunch to a large saucepan. Add 1 cup of water. Cook over a medium heat with the lid on until the spinach has steamed and wilted down. Do not overcook the spinach- it should only take a few minutes to this point.
• When the silverbeet has wilted - strain it as much as possible and place on a clean tea-towel. Wrap the silverbeet in a clean tea-towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Chop the silverbeet finer if desired and add it to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the cooked leek mixture, eggs, cheeses, salt and pepper to the silverbeet. Mix and pour into the pie shell.
• Decorate with the sliced tomato and sprinkle over some more cracked black pepper and salt.
• Bake in the oven approx 40 minutes or until set through. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with a salad or more veggies on the side.

HOT SWISS CHARD SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate garlic clove in oil for 1 hour.
• Remove garlic. Wash, dry and tear chard into bite-size pieces (remove stems). Just before serving, heat oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally.
• Pour over chard.
• Toss until well coated.
• Sprinkle with eggs and bacon.
• Toss lightly.
• Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices, if desired.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.

BEEF AND SPINACH OR SILVERBEET ( SWISS CHARD) ROLLS

Steps:

• Trim schnitzels of any visible fat.
• Spread each evenly with the first measure of mustard.
• Place a spinach or silverbeet leaf on top of each and trim to fit.
• Sprinkle over the grated apple and pepper.
• Roll each up 'swiss roll' style and secure with toothpicks.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan and add the rolls.
• Cook gently, turning often to brown evenly, for approx 12-15 minutes.
• Add 2-3 Tablespoons of water if the pan starts to dry out.
• When cooked, remove from pan and keep warm.
• Blend the half cup of water with the second measure of mustard and the cornflour.
• Add this to the pan and stir well until it thickens.
• Add the rolls back in to coat with sauce or place rolls on warmed serving plates and top with the sauce.

SILVERBEET SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta, and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
• In a medium bowl, toss together the rotini, Swiss chard, and bell pepper. Pour in dressing sparingly until you reach your desired amount.

BUDGIA, SILVER BEET (CHARD) INDIAN VEGETABLE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except the silver beet with a little water until you have a medium thick batter.
• Add the well drained silver beet and fry in spoonfuls in hot oil until cooked.
• Drain on paper towel and serve with curries as a side dish or as a snack.
• Note:Bok Choy could also be used as a substitute for silver beet.
• PLEASE NOTE: the Zaar database seems to want to make Silver Beet into 'beets' and this recipe is NOT for "BEETS" so my apologies if you got this recipe while looking for a Beet/beetroot recipe.

SILVERBEET ( SWISS CHARD) SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the silverbeet and mix with the onion and tomato.
• Make dressing by putting all ingredients into a container and shake well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
• Optional: You can also add some finely sliced celery and some radishes if you like, Or add some cooked crisp bacon pieces.