Mustard Greens & Mushroom Gratin

Another easy favorite that can be made over and over with rewarding results. Mustard greens or other spicy greens will mellow with fat and cream, so this recipe is a good one if you find their taste too strong. You will probably need at least two bunches of mustard or other spicy greens for this recipe, but use whatever you have on hand and adjust the other ingredients accordingly.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch or 2 CSA-share bags of mustard or other spicy greens, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cracker crumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter, over medium heat, until mushrooms soften. Stir in greens and cook until wilted. Combine greens and mushrooms with ricotta cheese, eggs and salt and pepper. Spread into a baking pan and cover with parmesan cheese and crackers. Editor’s Note: Spread into a greased baking pan for easier clean up. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 35 minutes, until cooked through.

Submitted by Sara Jones, CSA