This Swiss Chard and Potato Bake is a simple, wholesome side dish that brings together tender baked potatoes, sweet potato, and leafy Swiss chard in a light, savoury stock. The potatoes are first steamed and then baked, giving them lovely texture before they are combined with the chard to finish cooking in the oven.
A little paprika, garlic pepper, and fresh lemon zest add warmth and brightness without overpowering the natural flavour of the vegetables. It is an easy, comforting bake that works beautifully alongside grilled meat, fish, chicken, or your favourite vegetarian main.
Calories in Swiss Chard Potato Bake
This recipe serves 4 and is 223 calories per serving.
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Ingredients Notes
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes create a lovely creamy mash with a naturally buttery flavour. If you are in the UK, Maris Piper potatoes would be a great alternative.
- Sweet Potato: Adds natural sweetness, extra colour and a creamy texture that works perfectly alongside the regular potatoes.
- Swiss Chard: Swiss chard adds colour, texture and extra vegetables to the dish. The leaves wilt down much like spinach, while the stems add a little bite and sweetness.
- Vegetable Stock: Used to add flavour and help create a smoother mash. Warm the stock before adding it to the potatoes for the best texture.
- Salt and Pepper: The basic essential seasoning.
- Paprika: Adds a subtle warmth and a little colour without overpowering the other flavours.
- Lemon Zest: Brightens the mash and balances the sweetness of the sweet potato. It adds a lovely fresh flavour that works particularly well with the Swiss chard.
- Olive Oil Spray: Used to lightly cook the Swiss chard without needing lots of added oil.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.
Variations and Substitutes
There are plenty of ways to adapt this mash depending on what you have on hand, whether you want to change the vegetables or vary the flavours.
- Potato Variations: You can use all regular potatoes if preferred, or make it entirely with sweet potatoes for a naturally sweeter mash. A combination of the two gives a nice balance of sweetness and creaminess.
- Butternut Squash Swap: Butternut squash can be used in place of the sweet potato and works really well with the Swiss chard, paprika and lemon zest. Simply peel, dice and cook it until tender before mashing.
- Greens: Swiss chard adds lovely colour and flavour, but spinach, kale or finely shredded cabbage can all be used instead. Spinach will wilt down quickly, while kale and cabbage may need a little longer cooking time to soften.
- Seasoning: you can use also add garlic powder, or onion powder for extra flavour or a pinch of chilli flakes, smoked paprika or dried herbs.
- Add Cheese: A little grated parmesan, mature cheddar or crumbled feta stirred through at the end makes a delicious addition.
- Fresh Herbs: Chopped parsley, chives or fresh thyme work well stirred through before serving for extra freshness.
Serving Suggestions
This Potato, Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Mash makes a delicious side dish for all kinds of meals. The combination of potatoes, sweet potato and greens pairs particularly well with simple proteins and roasted meats.
Serve it alongside grilled chicken, roast chicken, pork chops, sausages, steak or meatballs. It is also great with baked or grilled fish such as salmon, cod or haddock.
For a vegetarian meal, serve it with roasted chickpeas, lentil patties, vegetarian sausages or a fried or poached egg on top. It also works beautifully as part of a larger roast dinner with extra vegetables and gravy.
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Recipe Card
Swiss Chard Potato Bake
This Potato, Sweet Potato and Swiss Chard Bake is a simple vegetable-packed side dish with tender baked potatoes, sweet potato, wilted Swiss chard and a hint of lemon for a delicious combination of comforting and fresh flavours.
Ingredients
- 600g (21oz) golden potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 400g (14oz) sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 180ml (¾ cup) vegetable stock
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c fan, 200c, 400f or gas mark 6
- Place the white potato in a steamer above boiling hot water
- Steam for approx 5 mins, until slightly soft. (you still want them a little firm.)
- Add to a oven proof dish with the sweet potato, sprinkle with some salt and pepper, the paprika and spray over the top with some olive oil spray. Give the potatoes a shake to evenly coat
- Place in the oven to bake until lightly golden (approx 30 mins).
- Place the swiss chard in the oven proof dish and pour over the stock.
- Stir to combine. then add a little zest from a fresh lemon.
- Place back in the oven a bake for an additional 10 mins, just until the swiss chard has softened.
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
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- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free stock
- Vegetarian/Dairy Free Friendly
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1 SERVINGAmount Per Serving Calories 223Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 287mgCarbohydrates 52gFiber 9gSugar 7gProtein 6g
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