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Chard Gratin

with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
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Chard Gratin

Chard Gratin - Vegetarian main course that's a cinch to prepare

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Health Score:
85 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
220
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The long-stemmed chard leaves are rich in minerals, including magnesium, potassium and iron, and cell-protecting vitamins including vitamins A, C and E.

Two tablespoons of pine nuts, roasted golden brown in a coated pan without fat, spice up this dish with tons of flavor and heart-healthy fatty acids. Sprinkle over the dish before serving.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie220 cal.(10 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates19 g(13 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Vitamin A0.9 mg(113 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.3 mg(36 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.7 mg(31 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate55 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin6.5 μg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C38 mg(40 %)
Potassium531 mg(13 %)
Calcium196 mg(20 %)
Magnesium117 mg(39 %)
Iron4.4 mg(29 %)
Iodine6 μg(3 %)
Zinc1.3 mg(16 %)
Saturated fatty acids3 g
Uric acid117 mg
Cholesterol10 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 lbs Swiss chard
salt
9 ozs Cherry tomatoes
3 ozs Goat cheese
2 sprigs thyme
3 Tbsps olive oil
½ lemon
1 tsp honey
peppers
½ Whole-grain baguette
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Goat cheeseolive oilhoneythymesaltlemon
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Knife, 1 small Whisk, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Pot, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 baking dish, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Chard Gratin preparation step 1

Rinse chard, spin dry and trim tough stems (reserve the stems for another use).

2.
Chard Gratin preparation step 2

Blanch chard leaves in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain well, then spread chard in a baking dish. 

3.
Chard Gratin preparation step 3

Rinse and drain tomatoes and cut in half. Cut goat cheese into cubes and distribute both over the chard.

4.
Chard Gratin preparation step 4

Rinse thyme, shake dry and pluck the leaves.

5.
Chard Gratin preparation step 5

Sprinkle thyme over the chard and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake in preheated oven at 160°C (fan 150°C, gas: mark 1) (approximately 325°F) until the cheese begins to melt, about 10 minutes.

6.
Chard Gratin preparation step 6

Meanwhile, squeeze lemon half. Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice with honey and remaining oil. Drizzle over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with baguette.

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