Winter Greens Gratin

Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Winter Greens Gratin
45 min.
10
283kcal

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Warm up your winter evenings with a delightful Winter Greens Gratin, a dish that's not only comforting but also gluten-free. This creamy, cheesy gratin showcases the vibrant flavors of mustard greens and kale, combined into a melty, indulgent side that will steal the show at any gathering. Perfect for those chilly nights, this recipe is designed to serve up to 10 happy diners, making it an ideal addition to your holiday feast or family dinner.

The rich combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses creates a luscious topping that beautifully contrasts with the tender greens beneath. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh thyme, each bite is a celebration of seasonally inspired flavors. Plus, the crispy breadcrumb finish adds a satisfying crunch that will leave everyone coming back for more.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable side dish that boasts not only 283 calories per serving but also a wonderful balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. What’s more, you can prepare the greens and breadcrumbs ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for busy cooks. So, whether you’re entertaining friends or looking to impress your family, this Winter Greens Gratin is sure to be a hit, bringing warmth and joy to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cups coarse salt fresh
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh divided
  •  garlic clove smashed
  • cup gruyere cheese grated
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • 2.5 pounds mustard greens 
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup parmesan finely grated
  •  shallots sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds ( 1 cup)
  • 24 cups kale trimmed chopped
  • tablespoon butter unsalted plus more for dish
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Lightly butter a 3-quart baking dish. Workingin batches, blanch kale in a pot of boilinglightly salted water until just softened, about3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transferkale to a large bowl of ice water; let cool,then drain. Squeeze out as much excesswater as possible by hand and transfer kaleto a work surface.
  2. Repeat with mustard greens, blanchingfor 2 minutes per batch. Coarsely chop allgreens and combine in a large bowl (youshould have 6 cups tightly packed greens).Separate clumps and loosen choppedleaves by hand.
  3. Heat oil in a 12" skillet over mediumheat.
  4. Add breadcrumbs and cook,stirring frequently, until golden and crispy,8-10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a large bowl;stir in Parmesan and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves.DO AHEAD: Greens and breadcrumbs canbe made 2 days ahead. Cover greens andchill. Store breadcrumbs airtight at roomtemperature.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepanover medium-high heat.
  7. Add shallots; cook,stirring often, until slightly softened and lightgolden, about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer shallotsto bowl with greens.
  9. Add cream, milk, garlic,and thyme sprigs to same saucepan; bringto a simmer. Cook until mixture is thickenedand reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 10-12 minutes.Discard thyme sprigs and garlic; stir in nutmeg.Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  10. Pour cream mixture over greens in bowland toss to evenly coat in sauce; season totaste with salt and pepper.
  11. Transfer greensmixture to prepared baking dish; sprinkle
  12. Gruyère over. Top with breadcrumbs. Coverdish with foil. DO AHEAD: Gratin can beassembled 1 day ahead.
  13. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  14. Bake until fillingis hot, about 25 minutes. Uncover and bakeuntil cheese is melted, edges are bubbling,and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 10-20minutes longer.
  15. Garnish with remaining1 teaspoon thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein16.38%
Fat68.54%
Carbs15.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.6
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.52826085298%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
30.26mg
Kaempferol
67.02mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
21.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.22kcal
14.16%
Fat:22.73g
34.96%
Saturated Fat:10.82g
67.63%
Carbohydrates:11.26g
3.75%
Net Carbohydrates:5.27g
1.92%
Sugar:4.28g
4.75%
Cholesterol:50.75mg
16.92%
Sodium:34386.52mg
1495.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.22g
24.43%
Vitamin K:493.99µg
470.47%
Vitamin A:9072.64IU
181.45%
Vitamin C:128.29mg
155.5%
Calcium:525.96mg
52.6%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.73%
Phosphorus:253.68mg
25.37%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.74%
Vitamin E:3.71mg
24.71%
Fiber:5.99g
23.94%
Potassium:721.75mg
20.62%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.09%
Iron:3.25mg
18.06%
Magnesium:67.81mg
16.95%
Copper:0.26mg
13.18%
Folate:49.5µg
12.37%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.24%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.55%
Selenium:6.16µg
8.79%
Vitamin B3:1.6mg
8.02%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.39%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.64%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.16%
Source:Epicurious