Goat Cheese, Black Bean and Brown Rice Rolls Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese, Black Bean and Brown Rice Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Swiss Chard Leaves, Stems Removed; 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice; 1 cup Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 cup Baby Spinach Leaves, Chopped; 8 ounces, weight Goat Cheese Crumbled; 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 cups Marinara Sauce

Servings: persons

6 whole Swiss Chard Leaves, Stems Removed
2 cups Cooked Brown Rice
1 cup Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 cup Baby Spinach Leaves, Chopped
8 ounces, weight Goat Cheese Crumbled
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves
1/4 cups Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Marinara Sauce

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish.
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Fill a bowl (big enough to fit the chard leaves into) with ice water and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Cut each Swiss chard leaf in half lengthwise.
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Add the chard leaves to the boiling water and cook for 10 seconds.
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Remove them from the water using a slotted spoon or spider.
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Transfer the chard leaves to the bowl of ice water for a few seconds, then remove them from the ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Set aside.
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Stir together the brown rice, black beans, spinach, goat cheese, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
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Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling onto the end of each chard leaf, fold over the sides and roll up the leaf.
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Arrange the chard rolls, seam side down, in the pan.
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Spoon the remaining cup of marinara sauce over the top.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, until the rolls are warmed through.
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This recipe is adapted from Giada de Laurentiis.

761

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole Swiss Chard Leaves, Stems Removed, 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice, 1 cup Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed, 1 cup Baby Spinach Leaves, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese, Black Bean and Brown Rice Rolls falls under the General 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.

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Goat Cheese, Black Bean and Brown Rice Rolls

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