We recently joined a CSA (“community supported agriculture”) called Harvest Delivered!
Our friend Andrea is a member and she recommended it to us. We looked into a bunch of CSAs and liked the flexibility offered by this one. We pay by the week, there is no annual fee, and we can stop delivery any week (if we’re out of town or for any reason). This was important to us because our main hesitation was that we wouldn’t use all of the produce delivered and it would go to waste (and be a waste of $$$). We signed up for a 1-2 person delivery and so far the amount has been just right for the two of us. Oh, and they also deliver right to your door! So we don’t have to go to any out of the way pick-up point once a week. This was also a huge plus for us! So this will be a fun challenge to find new and fun ways to use the fruit and veggies each week! (see new category on the right)
Our first week’s loot included some beautiful and colorful Swiss Chard! So I decided the most efficient (and tasty) way to use the produce was to make a frittata! It was a great summer weeknight meal and also provided lunch for the both us a few days after. That’s my kind of dish!
Swiss Chard Frittata
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 4 leaves Swiss Chard, chopped (stems removed and chopped separately into ½ inch pieces)
- 4 small potatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped (white and very light green parts only)
- ½ large yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ – ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Splash of milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil; cook approx. 8 minutes, until fork tender. Drain and cool. Set aside. In the meantime, whisk eggs, a splash of milk, salt, pepper and the parm cheese in a bowl. Heat oil in an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add Swiss chard stalks, yellow onion and green onion, and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add Swiss chard leaves and cook until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Add potatoes. Pour egg mixture over vegetables evenly. Place pan in the oven and bake until the eggs have set, about 15 minutes. Serve on top of a bed of mixed greens for a light dinner and/or lunch.
Your frittata looks great. I love swiss chard because it’s so flexible in so many types of dishes. I’ve even used it raw as a wrap with eggs, tuna, veggies, etc…