Chard-Stem Gratin

Name: Chard-Stem Gratin
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt; Stems from about 2 bunches of Swiss chard, trimmed of discolored ends; 1 clove garlic, halved; About 1 tbsp. butter, softened; 1/2 cup panko (see Notes) or fresh white bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
Stems from about 2 bunches of Swiss chard, trimmed of discolored ends
1 clove garlic, halved
About 1 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 cup panko (see Notes) or fresh white bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and chard stems. Boil until stems are tender to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2

Rub a medium-size shallow baking dish with the cut sides of the garlic clove halves. Butter the dish and then put in the chard stems. In a sealable plastic bag, mix bread crumbs, parmesan, and 1 tbsp. butter. Sprinkle mixture on stems. Cook until top is browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.