Creamy Swiss Chard Gratins
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 13 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, divided
- 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced leeks (white and light green parts from about 3 leeks)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Coat four 8- or 10-oz.
- custard cups or ramekins with cooking spray.
- Combine breadcrumbs with 1 Tbs.
- Parmesan and 1 tsp.
- oil in small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbs.
- butter and remaining 1 tsp.
- oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chard stems and leeks, and season with salt, if desired.
- Cover, and cook 7 to 8 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently.
- Uncover, and saute 4 minutes, or until pan is dry and vegetables brown around edges.
- Add chard leaves, and cook 1 minute, or until leaves are completely wilted.
- Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbs.
- butter in saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in milk, increase heat to medium, and cook 3 minutes, or until sauce is thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove pan from heat, stir in Worcestershire sauce and remaining Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Stir sauce into chard mixture, then divide mixture among prepared custard cups or ramekins, and top with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake gratins 17 to 19 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
fresh breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, unsalted butter, swiss chard, leeks, garlic, flour, lowfat milk, vegetarian worcestershire sauce
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/creamy-swiss-chard-gratins/ (may not work)