I belong to a CSA. Basically, what that means is we get seasonal produce from a local farm. So, sometimes we get things that I wouldn’t necessarily have bought at the grocery store. One of the vegetables that I wouldn’t have picked out but that I’ve grown quite fond of is swiss chard. I like it in frittatas, in particular. But recently I was looking for something new to do with my latest batch of swiss chard, and I came across a recipe for swiss chard pancakes. I haven’t tried it out yet, but it does contain matzoh, so we may be eating them during Passover. In case you’re feeling adventurous, I thought I’d pass along the recipe, so hear it is— courtesy of Epicurious.

Swiss Chard Pancakes

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems cut away, leaves rinsed, chopped
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup unsalted matzo meal
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

5 tablespoons (about) olive oil
Lemon wedges

Stir chard with any water still clinging to leaves in large pot over medium-high heat until just wilted but still green, about 3 minutes. Place in sieve; press out moisture. Cool completely.
Combine eggs, onion, matzo meal, cinnamon, salt, allspice and pepper in medium bowl; blend well. Mix in chard.

Preheat oven to 300°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop heaping 1 tablespoon Swiss chard mixture for each pancake into skillet; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Fry pancakes until golden brown and cooked through, adding more olive oil to skillet as necessary, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm after each batch. Serve pancakes warm with lemon wedges.

Serves 4 to 6.