Lunch: Creamed Swiss Chard with Lemony Breadcrumbs

Recipe by Dawn Perry Unlike a heavy béchamel, this streamlined cream sauce won't mask the earthy-sweet flavor of the greens.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup torn fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
2 large bunches Swiss chard, ribs and stems cut into 2" lengths, leaves torn into 2" pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium shallots, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Toss breadcrumbs, oil, and lemon zest on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Toast, tossing once, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook chard leaves in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 minute. Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and squeeze well in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and chard ribs and stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 –8 minutes. Add cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add chard leaves and cook, stirring, until warmed through and coated with cream sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Top Swiss chard with breadcrumbs just before serving.

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