Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped leeks (white part only)
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh sorrel (or more Swiss chard)
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Method

  • In a blender or food processor, whirl almonds until very finely ground.
  • Add Swiss chard, onion, leeks, sorrel, mint, parsley, cilantro, dill, tarragon, eggs, flour, salt, and cayenne. Whirl until smoothly pureed. Pour into an oiled 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake in a 300° oven until center barely jiggles when gently shaken, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch squares. Lift out with a wide spatula.
  • Nutritional analysis per piece.