ONE-POT BRAISED CHARD WITH GNOCCHI, PEAS AND LEEKS

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Adding a package of prepared potato gnocchi to a pot of braised greens turns a side dish into a vibrant one-pot meal fit for weeknights. The chard stems, leeks and peas are nubby and colorful next to the pillowy gnocchi, while a combination of butter and white wine makes the sauce rich and tangy. For extra creaminess, serve this with dollops of fresh ricotta stirred in at the last minute. Or skip the ricotta for a lighter meal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced thinly into half-moons
1 pound chard, preferably rainbow or red (about 2 bunches), stems thinly sliced and leaves coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh, frozen or shelf-stable all work)
2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 cup torn parsley leaves and tender stems, for serving
Grated Parmesan, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh ricotta, for serving (optional)
Red-pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a 5- or 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add leeks and chard stems, and cook until tender and lightly brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir in garlic, thyme and a large pinch of salt and black pepper, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add wine, scraping up the brown bits at bottom of pot, and let the wine reduce by half, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour in stock and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer.
Stir in gnocchi and chard leaves. Cook, partly covered, for 15 minutes, until the chard is soft. Add peas and tarragon, and continue to cook, partly covered, until gnocchi are cooked through, another 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
To serve, top with parsley, a generous shower of Parmesan and a big squeeze of lemon. If you like, you can also add a dollop of ricotta and some red-pepper flakes.

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Abdu Llah

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Overall, this is a great recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Sammuel Precious

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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there had been less chili pepper.

Tabassum Mhejabin

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are impressive. The chard and leeks are perfectly cooked and the peas add a nice pop of color and flavor.

Britton Hall

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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there had been more vegetables and less gnocchi.

Asraful Hasan

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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chard and leeks were perfectly cooked and the peas added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.

Samsu Uddin

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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there had been more seasoning.

Samantha Stone

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I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this one is no exception. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chard and leeks are perfectly cooked and the peas add a nice pop of color and flavor.

Masud Hassan

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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I especially loved the crispy gnocchi and the flavorful sauce.

Md Sani

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The flavors in this dish were great, but the gnocchi was a bit too soft for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if the gnocchi had been cooked for a shorter amount of time.

Md Sabbir

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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the gnocchi had been pan-fried instead of braised.

Niroshn Dissanayaka

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I'm not a big fan of chard, but this recipe changed my mind. The chard was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Eshan Ansari

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I especially loved the crispy gnocchi.

Nomsa Mathole

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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chard and leeks were perfectly cooked and the peas added a nice pop of color and flavor.