Ivy Brand Organic Farm

Chard & Spinach Gratin
From current member Sophie McDowell's previous CSA in WA

  • 1 bunch chard with stems
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 T butter
  • 1 c bread crumbs
  • 3 T fresh dill
  • 1 T flour
  • 1 c milk or cream
  • 1 c goat cheese
  • 1/2 t salt
  • ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.

Wash and chop stems and leaves of 1 bunch rainbow chard & 1 bunch spinach.

Melt 2 Tbs butter in wide skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) and chard stems. Stir fry until garlic browns (approx 5 minutes).

Add chard and spinach leaves, cook for another 5 minutes until leaves are wilted.

In small skillet, melt another 2 T butter and add 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 2 cloves minced garlic and 3 T fresh dill. Cook for 1minute, then scrape crumbs into bowl and set aside.

Set pan back on heat and add 1 T butter and 1 T flour. Cook stirring for 1 minute and then whisk in 1 cup milk or cream.

Simmer 5 minutes then add to chard/spinach mix along with 1 cup fresh goat cheese, 1/2 t sea salt and some black pepper.

Pour mixture into casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs and bake until golden (approx 25 mins).

 

 

 

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