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How to cook Swiss Chard Gratin

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1. Use a knife to separate the stalks from the leaves.

Make an incision at the base of the stem, break both sides, and gently pull the smallest part to remove gristle. Return the stalk, scoring about 7 or 10 cm, and pull on the section obtained. Then pull the filaments to eliminate them from the section.
Repeat until you reach the end of the chard stalk, and then proceed with the other stalks. Wash and drain the chard stalks.

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2. You can soak chard leaves in plenty of water with a little white vinegar, then rinse and drain.
Even if it takes a little time, remove with a knife the main veins that may remain somewhat firm after cooking.

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3. Make a circle with parchment paper according to the diameter of your cooking vessel.Bring salted water to a boil, add oil and lemon juice. Add the Swiss chard stalks and place the parchment paper on the water surface. Poach to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool and drain. Crush half the garlic clove with the flat side of a knife.

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4. In a sauté pan or a chef pan, melt the butter and add the green chard leaves and half the crushed garlic clove.

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5. Cook over a low heat and cover. Stir occasionally during cooking.

The Mornay sauce

More details on the Mornay sauce here.

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6. The gratin:
6. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C).Grease the bottom of your dish with a brush.

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7. Drain the Swiss chard on paper towels to avoid soaking the Mornay sauce.

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8. Cut the Swiss chard into small rectangles.

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9. Place half the Swiss chard in the bottom of your dish.

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10. Add half the Mornay sauce.

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11. Top with sautéed green chards, and then add the second half of the Swiss chards.

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12. Cover with the remaining Mornay sauce.

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13. Top with chopped cheese and sprinkle a few drops of melted butter.

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14. Bake at 360°D (180°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

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Swiss Chard Gratin with Mornay Sauce

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What would you think about a good swiss chards gratin? To illustrate the how you can use Mornay sauce, which I published recently, I propose a possible recipe using chards served as a gratin with the famous Mornay sauce.

 Swiss Chard Gratin with Mornay Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients list: swiss chards gratin with Mornay sauce

Serves 4
Swiss chard:

  • 2 bunches of Swiss chards, not too large
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 lemon
  • A little oil
  • Some butter
  • 1/2 clove garlic

Mornay sauce:

See the full ingredients list here

Finish:

  • 60g of Comte cheese or other medium-hard cheese like swiss cheese or cheddar
  • A little melted butter

Instruction

Trimming Swiss chards:

1. Use a knife to separate the stalks from the leaves.

Make an incision at the base of the stem, break both sides, and gently pull the smallest part to remove gristle. Return the stalk, scoring about 7 or 10 cm, and pull on the section obtained. Then pull the filaments to eliminate them from the section.
Repeat until you reach the end of the chard stalk, and then proceed with the other stalks. Wash and drain the chard stalks.

2. You can soak chard leaves in plenty of water with a little white vinegar, then rinse and drain.
Even if it takes a little time, remove with a knife the main veins that may remain somewhat firm after cooking.

Cooking chard:

3. Make a circle with parchment paper according to the diameter of your cooking vessel.Bring salted water to a boil, add oil and lemon juice. Add the Swiss chard stalks and place the parchment paper on the water surface. Poach to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool and drain. Crush half the garlic clove with the flat side of a knife.

4. In a sauté pan or a chef pan, melt the butter and add the green chard leaves and half the crushed garlic clove.
5. Cook over a low heat and cover. Stir occasionally during cooking.

The Mornay sauce

More details on the Mornay sauce here.

The gratin:

6. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C).Grease the bottom of your dish with a brush.
7. Drain the Swiss chard on paper towels to avoid soaking the Mornay sauce.
8. Cut the Swiss chard into small rectangles.
9. Place half the Swiss chard in the bottom of your dish.
10. Add half the Mornay sauce.
11. Top with sautéed green chards, and then add the second half of the Swiss chards.
12. Cover with the remaining Mornay sauce.
13. Top with chopped cheese and sprinkle a few drops of melted butter.
14. Bake at 360°D (180°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Here we are! What do you think of this Swiss chard gratin recipe?

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