Creamed Chard & Mushrooms

4.5
2 Ratings

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Creamed Chard & Mushrooms
Serves
2-4

Mushrooms and heavy cream is a time-tested formula for success. Add Swiss chard to the equation, and you end up with a new yet familiar combination. The sauce complements the earthy flavor of the vegetables and contributes richness and substance. It’s heavenly on its own, or a perfect side for roasted meats. Nestle it into a single-serve cast iron dish and bake with eggs and you’ve got a hearty breakfast for one. Enjoy!


Ingredients

  • 1 Large bunch swiss chard
  • 1 large handful of mixed mushrooms (e.g. shitakes, button)
  • A few tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1/4 cup to ½ cup of heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper
  • A touch of nutmeg

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Directions

  • Step 1

    Clean and dry the Swiss chard and remove the leaves from the stems (make sure to keep the stems)

  • Step 2

    Clean a large handful of mixed mushrooms and then roughly chop them.

  • Step 3

    To a large sautee pan on medium heat, add a few tablespoons of olive oil and 5-6 chopped Swiss Chard stems + 1 small red onion, diced.

  • Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper and sautee, stirring every once in a while, for 10 minutes or until softened and translucent.

  • Step 5

    Next, sautee the mushrooms in a few 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown. Add these to the chard mixture.

  • Step 6

    While you’re cooking the vegetables, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and blanch the chard greens, then run under cool water for a minute to set the color.

  • Step 7

    Heat the vegetables in the pan, and then when warm, add anywhere between ¼ to ½ cup of heavy cream, depending on how creamy you’d like the chard to be.

  • Step 8

    Grate a touch of nutmeg to the dish and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cream has thickened.

  • Step 9

    Serve on its own, or spoon some into a cast iron dish, make two indentations in the chard, and then crack two eggs into it. Season and broil for 4-5 minutes until set.

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