Wild Rice Gratin with Kale, Caramelized Onions, and Baby Swiss

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 258.8
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
  • Sodium: 468.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 12.0 g

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Introduction

From “The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook” by Deb Perelman

What I love about cooking from this book is that she gives weights for EVERYTHING! I knew I had the right amount of Kale because my bundle weighed in where the book asked. SO easy to cook this way!
From “The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook” by Deb Perelman

What I love about cooking from this book is that she gives weights for EVERYTHING! I knew I had the right amount of Kale because my bundle weighed in where the book asked. SO easy to cook this way!

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    5 cups cooked wild rice (from 1-2/3 cups uncooked)
    1 tablespoon butter
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    2 large sweet onions, halved and thinly sliced
    1/2 teaspoon table salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    4 cups stemmed, ribboned kale leaves
    2 cups coarsely grated Emmentaler, gruyere or another Swiss cheese
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
    1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
    Table salt
    Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook the rice according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Meanwhile, caramelize the onions: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, sprinkle with salt and a little pepper, and cook until they’re tender and sweet, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Add the kale ribbons and cook until they wilt a bit, about 5 minutes. Stir together the onion-kale mixture, wild rice and 1 cup grated cheese in a large bowl. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Assemble the gratin: Use 1 tablespoon butter to generously coat a 2-quart baking dish. Spread the wild rice mixture into prepared gratin and pour broth over it. Sprinkle remaining cheese over gratin. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter and salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle over cheese.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a little bubbly and beginning to brown on top. Serves 12 as a side.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THEBEANER.