A super quick side dish to prepare, yet tasty and flavorful, that pairs with all main courses… baked Swiss chard gratin, without béchamel, but with melting cheese and breadcrumbs. The recipe is very easy, just cook the chard in a pan (or boil it if you prefer), and then place it in a baking dish with diced provola, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. A few minutes in the oven, and you’ll serve a simple yet flavorful dish!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 97.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.58 (g) of which sugars 1.55 (g)
- Proteins 6.97 (g)
- Fat 5.54 (g) of which saturated 3.08 (g)of which unsaturated 1.59 (g)
- Fibers 2.03 (g)
- Sodium 507.33 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 110 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs Swiss chard (net of waste)
- 2.1 oz provola
- 2 tablespoons grated Grana Padano
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Baking dish
- Pan
Preparation
Clean the Swiss chard and wash it in cold running water.
Heat a pan with a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic. Add the chard, salt it, and cook for a few minutes until it wilts (1).
Do not let them dry completely but allow them to retain some of their liquid. Alternatively, you can boil the chard in salted boiling water, then drain and squeeze it.
Place the cooked chard in a baking dish, add the provola, cut into small cubes, the grana, and the breadcrumbs. Finally, drizzle with a little oil (2).
Place the dish in a fan oven at 356-374°F and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Baked Swiss chard gratin is ready, serve it immediately, so it is hot and melted… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use any cheese you like, provola, scamorza, fontina, mozzarella, etc. If you use mozzarella, let it drain from excess liquid before using.
The amount of Parmesan and breadcrumbs is indicative; you can increase or decrease it as you like.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I also use frozen spinach or other greens?
Of course, if you don’t have Swiss chard, you can use spinach or chicory. Whenever possible, it’s better to use fresh ingredients, but if necessary, you can also use frozen ones.
