Quinoa and Goat Cheese Collard Rolls Recipe

Name: Quinoa and Goat Cheese Collard Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or flat-leaf parsley; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 6 large collard leaves; 1 cucumber, seeded and cut into 2 1/2-inch matchsticks; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 2 1/2-inch matchsticks

Servings: persons

1
Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2
Transfer to bowl, and cool.
3
Stir in tomato, green onions, goat cheese, mint, lemon juice, and oil.
4
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5
Place 1 collard leaf on work surface with stem end nearest you.
6
Cut thick stalk down with small knife until almost flush with leaf.
7
Discard stalk.
8
Spread 1/3 cup quinoa mixture on collard leaf, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides.
9
Top with 3 cucumber sticks and 2 bell pepper sticks.
10
Fold stem end of collard leaf over quinoa, and roll tightly around fillings, tucking in sides to form tight cylinder.
11
Place seam side down on plate, and repeat with remaining ingredients.

461

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1 large tomato, seeded and diced, 4 green onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese, and more.

Yes, Quinoa and Goat Cheese Collard 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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Quinoa and Goat Cheese Collard Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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