SPRING GREENS AND LEEK GRATIN

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So you want to eat all the seasonal greens but can't face another salad? Cream (and butter, and cheese, and toasted torn bread) to the rescue. This gratin incorporates three whole bunches of greens; we use a combination of arugula and spinach, but you can substitute others, such as dandelion greens or lamb's quarters.

Provided by David Tamarkin

Categories Casserole/Gratin Butter Leek Arugula Spinach Coriander Lemon Milk/Cream Parmesan Bread Vegetarian Side Spring Entertaining

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 large leeks (about 8 oz.), white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 bunch ramps, bulbs thinly sliced, greens coarsely chopped (or 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced)
2 large bunches mature arugula, coarsely chopped
1 bunch mature spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. kosher salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan
3/4 loaf crusty bread, crusts removed, torn into irregular 1/2" pieces (about 3 cups torn bread)
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in an ovenproof 10" skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-low heat. Add leeks and ramp bulbs and cook, stirring often, until leeks are softened, about 10 minutes. (Try to keep the leeks from browning.)
Add ramp greens, arugula, and spinach in big handfuls, cooking and wilting one batch before adding the next. (At first it will look like all those greens will never fit in the skillet, but keep at it-you'll see!) When all greens are wilted (this may take 15-20 minutes), add coriander, salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until spices are incorporated, about 1 minute. Add lemon zest, cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Continue to cook, stirring, until cream has slightly reduced, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Toss bread with oil in a large bowl to coat. Arrange bread on top of vegetables, taking care not to cover the greens completely (you want them to peek through here and there). Sprinkle remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan over.
Transfer to oven and bake gratin until bread is golden brown and crisp, cheese is melted, and cream is bubbling, 35-45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Safia Kalapata

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I followed the recipe exactly and my gratin turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Ali Gomez

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This gratin was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more cheese next time.

SAIFUL ISLAM SHIHAB

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I've made this gratin several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up spring greens and leeks.

Md Jubayed

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This gratin was easy to make and so delicious! I used a mix of spring greens and spinach and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.

peter mweemba

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I made this gratin last night and it was a big hit! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

haveacupoftae _BTS

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This gratin was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The leeks and greens were cooked to perfection and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it with a side of roasted chicken and it was a hit with my

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