Swiss chard gratin with light white sauce
Nutrition per serving
A tender Swiss chard gratin covered in a light white sauce and baked until golden. Mild and comforting, it makes the most of this seasonal leafy vegetable in a healthy, budget-friendly dish.
Preparation: 15 min | Cooking: 30 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 96 kcal · 5 g protein · 11 g carbohydrate · 3 g fat
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard
- 400 ml milk
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 60 g grated cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- nutmeg, salt, pepper
Method
- Steam the chard (leaves and stalks separately).
- Make a light white sauce (milk and cornflour, no butter).
- Arrange the chard in a baking dish and cover with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C.
Nutritional benefits
Swiss chard is low in calories and rich in fibre, iron and vitamins, which makes it ideal for weight loss. The cornflour white sauce (no butter) keeps the gratin light and gluten-free while still creamy. A comforting dish that showcases an often overlooked vegetable.
Variations and substitutions
- With spinach or cardoons.
- Dairy-free: plant-based milk and nutritional yeast.
- Higher in protein: hard-boiled eggs or diced ham.
- With Comté or goat’s cheese.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 3 days and can be reheated in the oven. Can be prepared ahead.
💡 Good to know
Separate the green leaves from the stalks: the stalks need a few more minutes of cooking than the leaves.
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The foods in this recipe: Swiss chard · milk · cornflour · cheese · garlic.
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