GREEN TOMATO AND SWISS CHARD GRATIN
This is a very comforting and pretty main dish with several layers of good flavor.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories casseroles, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin with olive oil. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. Stem the chard and wash the leaves in two changes of water. Rinse the stems if wide and dice. Set them aside. When the water comes to a boil, add the chard leaves and blanch for about one minute. Transfer to the ice water, cool for a minute and drain. Squeeze out excess water and chop. Set aside.
- Season the sliced tomatoes and the cornmeal lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the sliced tomatoes for two minutes on each side, just until lightly colored. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in the skillet in which you cooked the tomatoes, and add the onion and the chopped chard stems. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and the garlic, and cook together for another minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the thyme and the chopped chard, and stir together for minute over medium heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Whisk in the milk. Stir in the cheese and the chard mixture. Transfer to the gratin dish. Layer the tomatoes over the top. Place in the oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until set and beginning to brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sean Kerby
[email protected]This gratin is a delicious and satisfying dish. It's perfect for a cold night.
Candidates Cabdi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook green tomatoes, and this gratin is a great option. It's easy to make and very flavorful.
Shine Htet
[email protected]This gratin is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover swiss chard and green tomatoes, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Jone Roy
[email protected]I had some trouble finding green tomatoes, but I'm glad I persevered. This gratin was worth the effort.
peradze peradze
[email protected]The gratin was a bit too runny for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a few minutes longer next time.
AbdulHanan Khan
[email protected]I found this gratin to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Mouataz benjalloune
[email protected]This gratin was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a lighter version next time.
dumisani ngubane
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of green tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was creamy and smooth.
Bongiswa Ndala
[email protected]This gratin is a delicious and elegant dish. It's perfect for a special occasion.
MD firoz Mahamud033
[email protected]I've made this gratin several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up green tomatoes.
Babar Reyyan
[email protected]I made this gratin for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Asif Ali Mughal
[email protected]This gratin was easy to make and didn't take long to cook. It's a great weeknight meal.
Gerald Buckner
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using green tomatoes, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The tomatoes added a unique flavor to the gratin that I really enjoyed.
Phenomenal Voice
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky eater loved it. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Chadia Salameh Chadia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. The gratin was golden brown and bubbly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
Isaak Niyazov
[email protected]This green tomato and swiss chard gratin was a delightful surprise! The flavors melded together perfectly, and the texture was creamy and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.