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Swiss Chard Rolls

Delicious and healthy Swiss chard rolls filled with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup cooked rice can use brown or white rice
  • 1 cup chopped Swiss chard stems removed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Swiss Chard Leaves
  • 12 leaves Swiss chard large leaves, washed and stems removed
Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add chopped Swiss chard and cook until wilted.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, feta cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Prepare the Rolls
  1. Blanch Swiss chard leaves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  2. Lay a leaf flat, place 2-3 tablespoons of filling at the base, and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
  3. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
  3. Place the rolls seam-side down in the dish and cover with remaining tomato sauce.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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