Stuffed Chard Leaves Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chard Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 g long-grain rice; 16 None Swiss chard leaves; 300 g beef mince; 1 None egg; 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 4 sprigs fresh mint, little reserved for garnish, remainder chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and diced; 2 None onions, peeled and diced; 3 tbsp oil; 250 ml vegetable stock; 1 None red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips; 2 cans (400g each) plum tomatoes; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp sugar

Servings: persons

60 g long-grain rice
16 None Swiss chard leaves
300 g beef mince
1 None egg
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint, little reserved for garnish, remainder chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
2 None onions, peeled and diced
3 tbsp oil
250 ml vegetable stock
1 None red and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips
2 cans (400g each) plum tomatoes
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar

1
Cook the rice in boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain. Blanch the chard leaves in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, refresh with cold water and allow to drain on a towel.
2
In a bowl, knead the rice, beef, egg, parsley, mint, cumin, cinnamon, half the garlic and half the onion. Season with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into 16, place on the chard leaves and roll up.
3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the chard packages for 2 minutes, turning. Add the stock, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute the peppers and remaining onion and garlic. Add the tomatoes, breaking up a little with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and sugar and season with salt and black pepper. Spoon on to serving plates and top with the chard packages. Garnish with mint.

460

kcal

Calories

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60 g long-grain rice, 16 None Swiss chard leaves, 300 g beef mince, 1 None egg, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chard Leaves 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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Stuffed Chard Leaves

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