Stuffed Swiss Chard

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Healthy and delicious Stuffed Swiss Chard recipe for dinner tonight
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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 )
1/2 fresh mint leaves , chopped
1/4 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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
215
Sugar
9g
Fat
4g
Stuffed Swiss chard is a classic Mediterranean dish that's hearty, comforting, and healthy. Swiss chard is the perfect vegetable for this dish, as its large leaves can be filled with a variety of flavorful ingredients. The filling in this recipe is a combination of rice, grated carrots, cucumber, green onions, and fresh mint, all tossed in a delicious sesame and soy dressing. Baked to perfection, these stuffed Swiss chard leaves are a satisfying and healthy main dish option that's easy to prepare.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
3.Remove the tough stems from each Swiss chard leaf by cutting along either side of the stem.
4.Blanch the chard leaves in the boiling water for 15-30 seconds, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water.
5.Drain the chard leaves and dry them with paper towels.
6.In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, grated carrots, chopped mint, grated cucumber, and chopped green onions.
7.In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, salt, pepper, rice vinegar, sugar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
8.Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and stir until well combined.
9.Spoon the rice mixture onto each chard leaf, then roll up tightly.
10.Place the rolled chard leaves seam-side down in a baking dish.
11.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through.

PROS

This recipe is vegetarian, low in calories, and packed with nutrients from the Swiss chard and vegetables used.

The mint and ginger give the dish a refreshing and flavorful twist.

CONS

Swiss chard can be tough to work with and requires some prep work to separate the leaves and blanch them.

This dish may not be suitable for those with allergies to soy sauce or sesame oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Swiss chard is rich in Vitamins A, C, and K, as well as Calcium, Potassium and Iron.
It’s low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great addition to any balanced diet.
The ginger and red pepper flakes in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties, and the honey used provides a natural sweetener that’s healthier than refined sugar.

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