Chard is a tall leafy green vegetable commonly referred to as Swiss chard. Chard belongs to the same family as beets and spinach and shares a similar taste profile with a flavor that is bitter, pungent, and slightly salty. The stalk comes in a variety of colors including white, red, yellow and orange.

Toss penne pasta with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cooked chard or add zest to omelets and frittatas by adding some boiled chard.