Chard and béchamel gratin

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Chard
  • Chard leaves : 1
  • Salt : 1
  • Water : 4
• Béchamel Sauce
  • Butter : 2
  • All-purpose flour : 2
  • Milk : 2
  • Salt : 1/2 tsp
  • Ground nutmeg : 1/4 tsp
• Gratin Topping
  • Bread crumbs : 1/2 cup
  • Parmesan cheese : 1/4 cup
  • Butter : 2

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Steps

• Prepare the Chard
• Wash the chard leaves thoroughly.
• Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.
• Add the chard leaves to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
• Drain the chard leaves and set aside.
• Prepare the Béchamel Sauce
• In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk until well combined.
• Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
• Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens.
• Season with salt and ground nutmeg, and stir well.
• Assemble and Bake the Gratin
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a baking dish, spread a layer of cooked chard leaves.
• Pour the béchamel sauce over the chard, spreading it evenly.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the béchamel sauce.
• Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
• Bake the gratin in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Tips

• You can use Swiss chard or rainbow chard for this recipe.
• Feel free to add some grated Gruyère or cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor.

Information

• Chard is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
• Béchamel sauce is a classic French white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk.