SWEET POTATO, SWISS CHARD, AND QUINOA GRATIN
Categories Garlic Leafy Green Side Bake Christmas Thanksgiving High Fiber Casserole/Gratin Quinoa Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Christmas Eve Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. and butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
- Prick each potato with a fork 3 times and bake on a sheet in middle of oven about 1 hour, or until very tender.
- While potatoes are baking, in a bowl wash quinoa in at least 5 changes cold water, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off most of water, until water runs clear and drain in a fine sieve.
- In a saucepan combine quinoa with 2 cups salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer quinoa, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes, and remove lid.
- In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat and cook bread crumbs until golden brown. Season crumbs with salt and pepper.
- While quinoa is cooking, finely chop reserved Swiss chard stems and coarsely chop leaves, keeping both separate. In a deep heavy 12-inch kettle heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil over moderate heat and cook stems until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in leaves, a handful at a time, and stir in garlic, tossing. Cook leaves until just wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove kettle from heat and stir in quinoa until combined well. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Reduce temperature to 350°.F.
- When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and mash with a fork. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
- With a large spoon drop mounds of potatoes and Swiss chard mixture in baking dish, alternating them decoratively to cover bottom, and smooth top. Top gratin with bread crumbs.
- Bake gratin in middle of oven about 30 minutes, or until hot. Cool gratin 5 minutes before serving.
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Rockey Rooy
rooy_r16@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kiera Maoin
maoin_k@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
adina florina
f_adina31@yahoo.comThis gratin is a great make-ahead dish. You can assemble it the night before and bake it the next day.
Khogen Ray
kr0@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get your veggies in.
Farman Ali112
f_a@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.
smm sajith
smm-s40@hotmail.frThis was surprisingly good! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
mehboob riaz
mriaz77@yahoo.comI've had better.
Anayat Khan
khan_a@hotmail.frThis was a waste of time and ingredients.
Kulsom Abbasi
kulsom_abbasi82@gmail.comMeh.
MD IBRAHIM LEU
m@hotmail.comNot a fan. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Hamid Shah
shah_hamid21@gmail.comThis was an interesting dish. The flavors were unique and the texture was interesting. I'm not sure if I would make it again, but I'm glad I tried it.
I'm just peachee
ipeachee60@yahoo.comThis gratin was a hit! My family loved it. It was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. The quinoa added a nice texture and the swiss chard gave it a nice pop of color. I will definitely be making this again.
User 1245
u1245@gmail.comI thought this was a pretty good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would have liked it a bit cheesier, but that's just my personal preference. Overall, I would recommend this recipe to others.
themba mnguni
t-m59@gmail.comThis was a really easy recipe to follow, and it turned out great! The gratin was creamy and flavorful, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor. I also liked the addition of the swiss chard, which gave it a bit of a bitter edge. I will definitely be
Retana Amanda
ramanda17@hotmail.comThis sweet potato swiss chard and quinoa gratin was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The sweet potatoes were soft and creamy, the swiss chard added a nice earthy flavor, and the quinoa gave it a satisfying c