Swiss Chard Gratin Recipe

Name: Swiss Chard Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches swiss chard leaves, chopped (about 8 cups packed); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more for the baking dish; 1 cup low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour; sea salt (to taste); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); ¼ cup grated comte cheese or ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon whole wheat bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 bunches swiss chard leaves, chopped (about 8 cups packed)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more for the baking dish
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
sea salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
¼ cup grated comte cheese or ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon whole wheat bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Place chard leaves in a saucepan with the water and cook over medium heat until leaves are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
4
Set chard aside.
5
In the same saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
6
When butter has melted, whisk in the flour until blended.
7
Whisk constantly for 1 minute.
8
Slowly whisk in the milk and reserved cooking liquid.
9
Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper and stir in half of the grated cheese.
11
Stir in the cooked chard and transfer to a buttered 9x9-inch baking dish.
12
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
13
Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
14
Serve immediately.

150

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches swiss chard leaves, chopped (about 8 cups packed), 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more for the baking dish, and more.

Yes, Swiss Chard Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swiss Chard Gratin

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