Swiss Chard Gnocchi

• 2 lbs chard leaves, and stalks removed or 2 lbs beet leaves, stalks removed
• 1 14 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 egg yolks
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (or substitue with tomato sauce)
• salt and pepper

1. Thoroughly clean the chard and remove stalks.
2. In a saucepan, combine the chard and salted water and bring to a boil.Cook until the chard is wilted and tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Drain well and squeeze the moisture out of the chard.
4. Chop it finely and place in a bowl.
5. Add the ricotta, flour, nutmeg, egg yolks, and half of the parmesan cheese to the chopped chard.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then shape the mixture into small ovals.Place each patty on a floured surface.
7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
8. In batches, add in the gnocci patties and boil them until they float.
9. With a slotted spoon, lift them out of the water.
10. Put on a warming platter until they are all done.
11. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese and pour melted butter or tomato sauce over the top and serve.

chard, ricotta cheese, flour, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, egg yolks, unsalted butter, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/swiss-chard-gnocchi-258912 (may not work)