Creamed swiss chard with shallots and nutmeg is a classic, creamy, and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. The combination of the sweet and nutty flavor of swiss chard, the delicate taste of shallots, and the warm, fragrant aroma of nutmeg creates a delicious and satisfying side dish that can be enjoyed as part of any meal.
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CREAMED SWISS CHARD
Creamed Swiss chard is a simple variation on classic creamed spinach. Don't forget the nutmeg: a dash of the stuff adds a dimension of flavor to the creamy sauce that pulls this entire dish together.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high. Gradually add chard and cook until it is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
- In pot, melt butter. Whisking constantly, add flour and cook 1 minute. Whisking constantly, slowly add milk. Cook, whisking along bottom of pot, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chard and stir until coated. Stir in nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g
CREAMED SWISS CHARD WITH SHALLOTS AND NUTMEG
Swiss chard, a member of the beet family, has bumpy, dark-green leaves and white or red stalks and veins. We use green chard with white stems in this recipe since the bright red stems often bleed their color.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; raise heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add chard, and cook until tender and coated with the thickened milk mixture, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED SWISS CHARD WITH SHALLOTS AND ALMONDS
There are lots of textures in this simple dish. We cook the chard stems first, since they need a little more time than the leaves to get tender (but not too long, so they retain some bite). Then we stir in the leaves, a fistful at a time, until tender. We top the chard with crunchy almonds and a drizzle of olive oil, which gives it a silky finish. If you have some on hand, toss in some dried cherries for a sweet note.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the Swiss chard by stripping the leaves from the stems with a knife. Slice the stems on a slight diagonal about 1/2 inch thick. Loosely arrange the leaves and chop into large pieces.
- Toast the almonds in a large skillet over medium heat without oil, shaking the pan occasionally, until the almonds are lightly browned and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour them out of the pan to stop them from cooking and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add the shallots and chard stems and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and browned, about 6 minutes. If the skillet begins to brown too quickly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add a handful of the chard leaves and a little salt, stirring until they wilt; continue adding leaves, seasoning lightly and wilting, until all the leaves are wilted.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinegar and some additional olive oil, top with the almonds and sprinkle with dried cherries if using.
- 6th ingredient - dried cherries, golden raisins, diced apricots
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SWISS CHARD WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, heat 2 cups oil to 325 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss the shallot slices with the flour. Test a shallot slice to assure the oil is sufficiently hot enough to fry the shallots. Fry them in small batches until golden brown, removing them with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat a large skillet, and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Heat the remaining oil and quickly saute the leaves until they "wilt", 1 to 2 minutes. Combine in the bowl with the stalks. Stir in the olive oil and sherry vinegar. Top with the shallots.
CREAMED SWISS CHARD WITH LEMONY BREADCRUMBS
Provided by Dawn Perry
Categories Milk/Cream Side Quick & Easy Chard Simmer Breadcrumbs Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss breadcrumbs, oil, and lemon zest on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Toast, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook chard leaves in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and squeeze well in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and chard ribs and stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 5-8 minutes. Add cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until warmed through and coated with cream sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Top Swiss chard with breadcrumbs just before serving.
SWISS CHARD WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 5m
Yield 2 to 4 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a wok over high heat until very hot; the metal will have a matte appearance, and a drop or two of water flicked onto its surface should evaporate on contact. Add the oil and heat until oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Add fried shallots and garlic, cook 10 seconds, then add Swiss chard and rice wine and toss well to combine. Add fish sauce and chicken stock (or 2 tablespoons water) and continue stir-frying, tossing ingredients together, until chard is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 837 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMED SWISS CHARD WITH MUSHROOM AND FETA
You'll need a stick blender for this. Swiss chard is similar in flavor to spinach, so this can be adapted using fresh spinach. It makes a great side dish or baked potato topping. You can double the quantities and then use the rest in different ways: 1. Add some veg stock or bouillon to turn it into a tasty soup. 2. Use any leftover creamed chard to make a quick and delicious pasta sauce - just saute some bacon or warm up some smoked salmon, add creamed Swiss chard to heat it, and serve over a flat pasta that holds sauce nicely, like tagliatelli or linguini, and top with shavings of parmesan. 3. Use it as a simple topping/sauce for freshly grilled fish fillets.
Provided by CarolineOYum
Categories Chard
Time 40m
Yield 6 side dishes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse the fresh chard leaves very well, trim the stalk ends, and separate the leaves from the stems/stalks on each side. Chop the stalks into pieces of about 1cm to 2cm. Roughly chop the leaves.
- In a saucepan heat the oil, masala and onion to medium. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Add chopped chard stems, butter, mushrooms, garlic, nutmeg, salt and white pepper. Continue sauteeing and stirring on medium heat until the chard stems and mushrooms are soft.
- Add the water and chard leaves, give a good stir and put the lid on for a few minutes to steam the leaves until competely wilted.
- Pulse using a stick blender in the saucepan, slowly adding cream, until the creamed chard is the consistency you require. This is where your skill and personal preference come in! I prefer my chard to retain some chunky texture of mushroom and chard stems in a creamy green base.
- Finally stir in the feta cubes and allow them to slightly melt in the warm vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 736.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh Swiss chard: Look for leaves that are deep green and crisp, with no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly: Rinse the leaves well under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Remove the tough stems: Cut the leaves away from the tough center stems. You can use the stems in other recipes, such as soups or stews.
- Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan: This will give the Swiss chard plenty of room to cook without overcrowding.
- Cook the Swiss chard over medium heat: This will help prevent the leaves from becoming tough.
- Stir the Swiss chard frequently: This will help prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Season the Swiss chard with salt, pepper, and nutmeg: These spices will help enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Serve the Swiss chard immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Creamed Swiss chard with shallots and nutmeg is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. This dish is also very easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give creamed Swiss chard with shallots and nutmeg a try. You won't be disappointed!
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