Stuffed Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Stuffed Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 40 -50 leaves swiss chard leaves; 1 cup rice, washed & drained; 1/2 cup chickpeas; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 green onions; 1 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons dry mint; 3/4 cup parsley, finely chopped; water

Servings: persons

40 -50 leaves swiss chard leaves
1 cup rice, washed & drained
1/2 cup chickpeas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 green onions
1 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry mint
3/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
water

1
Using fresh Swiss Chard, place leaves in hot water for 10 minutes to soften for rolling (if the leaves are too large cut in half).
2
Remove the ribs from the leaf.
3
Set leaves aside.
4
Drain chick peas.
5
Combine the skinned chick peas, half of the lemon juice, and all other ingredients except Swiss Chard and water.
6
Mix well.
7
Place a tablespoon of the filling lengthwise on a leaf bringing the edges about 1/2 inch toward the centre and rolling as fingers.
8
Arrange in saucepan, alternating the direction of each layer.
9
Add the other 1/2 cup lemon juice and enought water to reach just below the level of the last row.
10
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes .
11
All water should have evaporated.
12
If not, remove lid and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
13
Place a plate over top of the pan and holding plate and pot securly together, turn upsidedown so all the rolls remain in the same mold on the plate as the pan.
14
Serve with yogurt.

566

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 40 -50 leaves swiss chard leaves, 1 cup rice, washed & drained, 1/2 cup chickpeas, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Swiss Chard 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.

Stuffed Swiss Chard

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