Think cabbage rolls, but using swiss chard instead of cabbage.
After trying a few recipes with swiss chard, I decided to continue on trying new dishes. This one I found on Eatingwell.com – a great site full of healthy recipes. This one was super easy and really delicious.
The only thing I’d do different next time is use rice instead of breadcrumbs. My mom uses rice in her cabbage rolls, and I think it would turn out really well with these.
The marinara sauce was extremely easy to whip up and really tasty. I’d be great on pasta too!
Another keeper ‘healthy’ recipe for the books.
swiss chard rolls
Stuffed swiss chard with marinara
from Eatingwell.com
Ingredients:
1 pound 90%-lean ground beef
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 medium shallots, minced, divided (I used onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
8 large Swiss chard leaves, stems removed (see Tip)
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
1. Gently mix beef, breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon shallot, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide the mixture into 8 oblong 3-inch portions.
2. Overlap the two sides of a chard leaf where the stem was removed and place a portion of beef there. Tightly roll the chard around the beef. Place each roll, seam-side down, in a large nonstick skillet. Pour in broth, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a roll reads 165°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any remaining broth.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining shallot, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the shallot is soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 8 minutes. Serve the chard rolls topped with sauce and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving (2 rolls): 388 calories; 16 g fat (5 g sat, 7 g mono); 43 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrate; 32 g protein; 6 g fiber; 720 mg sodium; 1402 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (150% daily value), Vitamin C (80% dv), Iron (45% dv), Zinc (42% dv), Potassium (40% dv).
D-licious!