Chard and potato gratin


Chard and potato gratin
All of the chard leaves (greens and stalk) will be used in this recipe. They are first boiled, then layered with sliced potatoes and topped with a bechamel sauce.
52 K 3.8/5 (6 reviews)
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Last modified on: June 10th 2020
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 1 hour 6 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Chard and potato gratin

Prepare the chard

Cut the green parts of 800 g Leaf beet (swiss chard) off the central stalk and shred ("chiffonade").

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Peel the stalks and cut into chunks.

Stage 3 - 4 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Boil in a large pan of salted water until just tender.

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Take out of the pan and drain, leaving the pan on the heat.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Put the greens into the same water and blanch for 2 or 3 minutes.

Drain thoroughly, pressing to squeeze out all the cooking water.

Stage 6 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin

Assemble the gratin

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).

Slice the potatoes.

Stage 7 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Butter a gratin dish.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Put a layer of the chard greens in the bottom. Salt and pepper lightly.

Stage 9 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Add a layer of potatoes.

Stage 10 - 1 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Then the chard stalks.

Stage 11 - 3 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Pour 200 g bechamel sauce over and top with 50 g grated cheese.

Stage 12 - 30 min.
Chard and potato gratin
Bake for about 30 minutes, watching for browning. If necessary, pop under the grill to finish browning before serving.
Remarks
For a quicker version, use thick cream or crème fraiche instead of the bechamel.

If the potatoes are not already cooked for stage 6, peel and slice them, then boil in the same water.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe50 RDI=20 %160 RDI=20 %100 RDI=20 %1,040 RDI=50 %4,350 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %10 RDI=1 %7 RDI=1 %80 RDI=4 %320 RDI: 4 %
Per person7 RDI=3 %30 RDI=3 %20 RDI=3 %170 RDI=9 %730 RDI: 9 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 2.30 €
  • Per person : 0.40 €

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