Creamed Swiss Chard With Shallots And Nutmeg Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup (2 medium) coarsely chopped shallots

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 large bunch (about 1 pound 10 ounces) green Swiss chard, ribs removed, leaves roughly chopped

Preparation

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; raise heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Add chard, and cook until tender and coated with the thickened milk mixture, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

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