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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪22gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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🥚 Eggs 🥛 Dairy

Swiss Chard Omelette

How to order / say it
Say it Käpuns — [KAY-poons]
Order I'd like the Swiss Chard Omelette, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern die Käpuns, bitte.
Say locally

An omelette stuffed with Swiss chard and herbs.

Why try it?

Käpuns is a staple of the Lucerne region, representing the alpine flavors and simplicity associated with Swiss home cooking. This dish showcases the use of locally grown chard, embodying Swiss cultural values of sustainability and seasonality.

How it tastes

This omelette is earthy and slightly bitter from the chard, with a fluffy texture provided by beaten eggs. It is often seasoned with nutmeg and pepper, and served warm.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the 19th century in the Lucerne region, Käpuns was created as a way to use abundant chard plants. Over time, it became a symbol of Swiss ingenuity in creating satisfying meals from simple, local ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g Swiss chard
  • 🥚 4 eggs
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Wash and chop Swiss chard into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Beat eggs with milk, nutmeg, and pepper.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a pan and sauté Swiss chard until wilted.
  4. 4 Pour egg mixture over chard and cook until omelette is set.

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