Swiss Chard & Quinoa "Dolmas" Recipe

Name: Swiss Chard & Quinoa "Dolmas"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss Chard; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Preserved lemon, diced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons capers, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

1 bunch Swiss Chard
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Preserved lemon, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

1
Rinse quinoa in several changes of water. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff lightly and set aside.
2
While quinoa is cooking, heat one half-tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Saute onion for 3-5 minutes and then add garlic and cook everything for 1-2 minutes more.
3
Cut the stem that protrudes from the chard leaves away and discard. Fill a deep-sided skillet with salted water and bring to a boil. Blanch the chard leaves, until tender, about 15 seconds and then plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Allow to drain and dry.
4
In a medium bowl, prepare the quinoa salad. Whisk together the lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and stir together. Add the cooked quinoa and stir until everything is well-blended. Stir through the Preserved lemon, capers, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
5
Spread a blanched chard leaves on a board, stem-side down. Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the quinoa salad in a log shape, about one-inch from the bottom of the leaf. Fold the bottom up and around the quinoa. Fold the edges in and roll up to seal.
6
Refrigerate if desired or enjoy right away.

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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: 1 bunch Swiss Chard, 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Swiss Chard & Quinoa "Dolmas" 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.

Swiss Chard & Quinoa "Dolmas"

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