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Creamed Chard & Mushrooms

By Feed Me Dearly • October 6, 2014 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: 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! —Feed Me Dearly

Serves 2-4

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

Clean and dry the Swiss chard and remove the leaves from the stems (make sure to keep the stems)
Clean a large handful of mixed mushrooms and then roughly chop them.
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.
Season with salt and pepper and sautee, stirring every once in a while, for 10 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Next, sautee the mushrooms in a few 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown. Add these to the chard mixture.
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.
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.
Grate a touch of nutmeg to the dish and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cream has thickened.
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.