Swiss Chard Cakes

Swiss chard is formed into small patties bound with egg, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs in this quick and easy vegetarian side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup bread crumbs, or more as needed
• 2 cups chopped Swiss chard
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Swiss chard; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer chard to a colander and let cool, about 5 minutes. Press out as much moisture as possible.

Step 2

Mix chard, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in beaten egg until combined. Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties.

Step 3

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side.