How to Microwave Swiss Chard

Do your stovetop-cooked greens often end up soft and tender but with a bitter aftertaste? Overcooking greens like chard, kale, and collards can bring out their natural bitterness. This is common on the stovetop, especially when building flavors. Cooks often add extra moisture and flavors (like bacon fat or oil) to counteract this. But with the microwave, cooking Swiss chard and other greens is easier and tastier!

Cooking greens in the microwave retains moisture, nutrition, and flavor. Simply pile the greens into an Anyday dish, cover with the lid, and cook until the greens turn a glossy, deep green and feel tender. This method preserves the vibrant color and natural taste of Swiss chard, offering a healthy, flavorful side in minutes.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.