Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing the baking dish; 6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds); Salt; 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice; 1 packed cup baby arugula leaves, chopped; 1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces); 1 cup cooked green lentils; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; One 26-ounce jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces); 2 tablespoons olive oil, or unsalted butter diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Servings: persons

Butter, for greasing the baking dish
6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Salt
2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
1 packed cup baby arugula leaves, chopped
1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
1 cup cooked green lentils
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 26-ounce jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil, or unsalted butter diced into 1/4-inch pieces

1
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
3
Set aside.
4
Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf.
5
Cut each leaf in half lengthwise.
6
Trim the ends from the leaves to make each leaf-half about 7 inches long and 5 inches wide.
7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
8
Add the chard leaves and cook for 10 seconds.
9
Remove the leaves and rinse with cold water.
10
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
11
For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice, arugula, goat cheese, lentils, mint, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic.
12
Season with additional salt and pepper.
13
Spoon 1/3 cup of the filling onto the end of each chard leaf and roll up like a jellyroll.
14
Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan.
15
Arrange the rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer on top of the sauce.
16
Spoon the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
17
Drizzle with olive oil or dot the top with butter, if using, and bake until the cheese begins to brown and the rolls are heated through, about 25 minutes.
18
Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for greasing the baking dish, 6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds), Salt, 2 cups cooked short grain brown rice, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls 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.

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Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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