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Chard & Onion Quesadillas
Make 4 main course servings
(Todd's 2 cents ... I would amend the recipe and replace 2 large onions with one bunch scallions using both white and green portions)
2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
Salt
1 tsp cumin seed
1 bunch chard, chopped (stems removed & reserved for another use)
8 (8in.) tortillas
1 c. shredded cheddar or Jack cheese
Guacamole &/or Salsa, for serving
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and ½ tsp salt; cook stirring occasionally until nicely browned, 10-12 mins. Add cumin seed during last 2 minutes so they become fragrant. Stir in chard and cook just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Add salt to taste. Set mixture aside.
Lay a tortilla on a work surface. Sprinkle the cheese over the tortillas, leaving a ½ inch border around the edge of each tortilla. Divide chard-onion mixture evenly among the tortillas. Top with remaining 4 tortillas.
Heat skillet over medium heat. Add first quesadilla and cook, turning once, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 mins.Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with guacamole or salsa.
Chard Stems with Parmesan Crust
1 bunch chard stems
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat baking sheet with oil and set aside.
Cut stems into 2 inch pieces. Blanch chard stems in a pot of boiling water until crisp/tender, about 2 minutes; drain.
In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, cayenne, salt and pepper, and mix well. In a second shallow dish, lightly beat the egg.
Dredge each chard stem first in the egg and then in the Parmesan mixture, coating evenly. Arrange well spaced in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes, then turn over and bake 5 minutes longer, or until crisp and lightly browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.
