Swiss Chard, Fennel, and White Bean Gratin Recipe

Name: Swiss Chard, Fennel, and White Bean Gratin Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large bulb fennel, cored, and sliced thin (about 3 cups); 1 large onion, sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 3 bunches swiss chard (about 1 pound), leaves removed, tender stems sliced thinly; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 2 ounces finely grated parmesan or romano cheese (about 1 cup)

Fennel, swiss chard, and white beans in a creamy gratin scented with nutmeg and topped with cheesy breadcrumbs.

The Food Lab's Thanksgiving: Chard, Fennel, and White Bean Gratin

Active: 30 mins

Total: 60 mins

Serves: 8 to 10 servings

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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large bulb fennel, cored, and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
1 large onion, sliced thin (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
3 bunches Swiss chard (about 1 pound), leaves removed, tender stems sliced thinly
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (about 1 cup)

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add fennel and onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, reducing heat if it starts to brown. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add 1/3 or swiss chard and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining swiss chard in two more batches. Add nutmeg and flour and stir to combine. Add half and half, stir to combine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add beans and reduce to a bare simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Toss breadcrumbs, butter, and cheese in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Season filling with salt and pepper, transfer to a large casserole dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden brown on top and bubbling around the edges, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, let rest about 10 minutes, and serve.

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13- by 9-inch casserole dish

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The Food Lab's Thanksgiving: Chard, Fennel, and White Bean Gratin

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
288	Calories
12g	Fat
34g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories	288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 745mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 13mg	67%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 785mg	17%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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