Raw Swiss Chard Veggie Wraps with Creamy Pecan Spre

Name: Raw Swiss Chard Veggie Wraps with Creamy Pecan Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 6 large Swiss chard leaves; 1 cup grated carrots; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into matchsticks

Servings: persons

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To make Creamy Pecan Spread:
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Place pecans in large bowl, and cover with cold water.
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Soak at room temperature 8 hours, or overnight.
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To make Swiss Chard Veggie Wraps:
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Trim center ribs from chard leaves, set leaves aside, and dice ribs, like celery.
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Toss together diced chard ribs, carrots, onion, lime juice, and oil in bowl.
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Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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Drain pecans, reserving soaking water.
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Place pecans, 1/4 cup soaking water, cumin, and garlic in bowl of food processor; puree 2 to 3 minutes, adding more water if needed for a creamy spread.
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Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Place 1 chard leaf on work surface.
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Spread with 2 heaping Tbs.
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Creamy Pecan Spread, leaving 1-inch border on all sides.
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Spoon 1/3 cup carrot mixture down center of leaf.
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Top with 3 or 4 tomato wedges and 3 or 4 cucumber matchsticks.
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Roll chard leaf from bottom up into tight cylinder, tucking in sides as you go.
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Secure with toothpick.
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Chill 15 minutes, or store up to 2 days in fridge.

685

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 cup raw pecans, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.), 6 large Swiss chard leaves, and more.

Yes, Raw Swiss Chard Veggie Wraps with Creamy Pecan Spread 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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Raw Swiss Chard Veggie Wraps with Creamy Pecan Spread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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