Stuffed Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Stuffed Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large leaves swiss chard; 1 cup cooked white rice (I like to use brown rice); 2 carrots, coarsely grated (about 1/2 cup); 12 fresh mint leaves, chopped; ¼ cup cucumber, seeded, peeled and coarsely grated; 2 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

8 large leaves swiss chard
1 cup cooked white rice (I like to use brown rice)
2 carrots, coarsely grated (about 1/2 cup)
12 fresh mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup cucumber, seeded, peeled and coarsely grated
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅓ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prepare Swiss Chard:
2
Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
3
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4
Blanch chard leaves by submerging in the boiling water until the rib is softened and the leaves become limp - about 1 minute.
5
Transfer to the prepared ice bath, drain cooled leaves, and stack between sheets of paper towel until dry.
6
Cut out the rib on each leaf and set leaves aside.
7
Make the rolls:
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Combine the rice, carrot, mint, cucumber, 1/2 the onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
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Place about 1/4 cup of filling in the center of a chard leaf and roll into a cigar shape.
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Repeat with rest of filling and leaves.
11
Keep chilled until ready to serve.
12
Make the Dipping Sauce:.
13
Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, remaining soy sauce, remaining onion, sesame oil, and pepper flakes in a small bowl until combined.
14
Serve alongside rolls.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large leaves swiss chard, 1 cup cooked white rice (I like to use brown rice), 2 carrots, coarsely grated (about 1/2 cup), 12 fresh mint leaves, chopped, 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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