Chard with Pear, Walnut and Goat's Cheese
Swiss chard meets juicy pear, crunchy walnuts and creamy goat's cheese in a pan that brings together sweet, savoury and nutty flavours in a way that genuinely surprises. It comes together quickly, is packed with fresh, seasonal produce and happens to be low in carbs. Perfect as a light lunch on its own or as a side to a tender turkey escalope. If chard hasn't been on your radar until now, this dish will have you reaching for it far more often.
Ingredients
- 500 g Swiss chard
- 1 onion
- 1 pear, ripe
- 75 g soft goat's cheese
- 1 handful walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt
- pepper
- nutmeg
- lemon juice, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | 640 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 28 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 48 g |
| Fibre | 5 g | 10 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g | 18 g |
How this is calculated
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Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Strip the chard leaves from the stalks, wash thoroughly and cut out the white stems. Chop the stems into small pieces and tear the leaves roughly.
- Wash the pear, quarter it and remove the core, then cut into slices.
- Finely dice the onion.
- Heat the butter in a pan and sweat the onion until softened. Add the chard stems and cook briefly alongside.
- After about 5 minutes, add the chard leaves. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes.
- Add the pear slices and cook briefly.
- Stir in the goat's cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, mix well and taste.
- Roughly chop the walnuts - pop them into a small bag and crush with a rolling pin if you like. Stir them into the pan.
- Season with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve straight away. It goes wonderfully with a turkey escalope.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 320 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use spinach instead of chard?
Yes, leaf spinach works well as a swap. Just reduce the cooking time a little, as spinach wilts down more quickly.
Is this recipe really low in carbs?
Yes. The carbs come mainly from the pear and vegetables, at roughly 14 g per serving, which sits comfortably in the low-carb range.
What's the easiest way to chop walnuts?
Pop them into a plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over the top. It's quick and saves you cleaning a chopping board.
What does this chard pan go well with as a side?
It pairs beautifully with a turkey escalope, grilled chicken or a pan-fried fish fillet.
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