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Swiss Chard Gratin

Swiss chard leaves and stems are often cooked as two different vegetables: the leaves like spinach and the stems like celery. However, if the chard is young and the stems are soft and narrow, leaves and stems can be cooked together.

Type: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozSwiss chard - washed,
  And cut into 2" pieces
1/4 cup 27g / 1ozAtkins Bake Mix
1/2 cup 118mlHeavy cream - mixed with
1/2 cup 118mlWater
1/4 cup 59mlSour cream
3   Eggs
2 tablespoons 30mlMixed chopped fresh herbs
  = (parsley, cilantro, chives,
  Tarragon, dill, etc.)
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlFreshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a shallow casserole or gratin dish. Cook chard in lightly salted boiling water 5 minutes; drain and squeeze dry. (May be prepared up to 1 day ahead). Spread in prepared dish in an even layer.

Whisk together bake mix, cream and water mixture, sour cream, eggs, herbs, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chard.

Bake 45 minutes, until set and lightly browned.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7 grams

Net Carbs: 4 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 9 grams

Fat: 11.5 grams

Calories: 161

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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