Algerian Swiss Chard Bestels, or Turnovers Recipe

Name: Algerian Swiss Chard Bestels, or Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Swiss chard, beet, or spinach greens, washed and dried; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 hard-boiled eggs, mashed; 1/4 cup currants; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Thirty-six 2-inch wonton wrappers; Peanut or vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

2 pounds Swiss chard, beet, or spinach greens, washed and dried
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 hard-boiled eggs, mashed
1/4 cup currants
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Thirty-six 2-inch wonton wrappers
Peanut or vegetable oil for frying

1
If the Swiss chard or spinach leaves are small, leave them whole.
2
Otherwise, remove and discard the stems and rough-chop the green leaves.
3
Blanch the leaves for 15 seconds in boiling, salted water.
4
Drain completely, pressing to get rid of any excess water.
5
Brown the pine nuts in a hot pan for a few minutes.
6
Then mix the leaves with the hard- boiled eggs, the currants, and the pine nuts.
7
Season with the curry, allspice, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Place a tablespoon of the stuffing in the center of each wrapper.
9
Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle, and crimp the edges with the tines of a fork.
10
Put all the turnovers on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to fry.
11
Heat 2 inches of peanut or vegetable oil in a wok until it reaches about 375 degrees.
12
Fry about five bestels at a time on both sides, about 2 minutes on each side, until golden.
13
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

225

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Swiss chard, beet, or spinach greens, washed and dried, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 hard-boiled eggs, mashed, 1/4 cup currants, and more.

Yes, Algerian Swiss Chard Bestels, or Turnovers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Algerian Swiss Chard Bestels, or Turnovers

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