10 Easy Swiss Chard Recipes for Healthy Dinners and Side Dishes

Swiss Chard Quiche

A savory pie with flaky crust, Swiss chard, eggs, cream, and cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Swiss Chard Quiche is rich, savory, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or light dinner. The flaky crust holds a creamy egg filling with tender Swiss chard and melted cheese.

Serve it warm or chilled with salad, soup, roasted vegetables, or fruit for a beautiful meal.

Recipe Card: Swiss Chard Quiche

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 large bunch Swiss chard, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place pie crust in a pie dish.
  3. Cook onion in olive oil until soft.
  4. Add Swiss chard and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
  5. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Add chard mixture and cheese to the crust.
  7. Pour egg mixture over the filling.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set.
Healthy Tip: Sauté and drain the chard before baking so the quiche stays creamy and does not become watery.