Silverbeet gratin

Name: Silverbeet gratin
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 2 bunches silverbeet, washed well; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 brown onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 400ml pouring cream (35 per cent fat); 6 grates nutmeg; Salt flakes; 1/2 lemon; 5 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs; 120g Grana Padano parmesan, finely grated; 50g butter

Karen Martini

June 25, 2020

Time:< 30 minsServes:6-8

Humble silverbeet is transformed in this rich, tasty gratin, with two vegetable textures, a golden cheesy crust and the crunch of toasted breadcrumbs.

Ingredients

2 bunches silverbeet, washed well
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 brown onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
400ml pouring cream (35 per cent fat)
6 grates nutmeg
Salt flakes
1/2 lemon
5 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
120g Grana Padano parmesan, finely grated
50g butter

Method

1. Cut the silverbeet into three-centimetre lengths, including most of the stalk, discarding the woody ends.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the silverbeet for six minutes. Drain well and press out the excess water in a sieve.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and garlic, then fry until softened. Add the silverbeet and cream, then grate in the nutmeg and season.
4. Bubble the mixture over a medium heat until the cream has reduced by about half.
5. Transfer half the silverbeet to a blender and blitz until smooth, then return to the pan and stir back through.
6. Tip into a gratin dish and sprinkle over the crumbs and cheese, dot with butter and bake with the grill on for 10 minutes, or until the crumbs turn golden and the cream is bubbling. Squeeze the lemon over the top and serve.
Serve with Karen Martini's porchetta, and roast pumpkin side dish.