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marymoon@xmission.comRed Chard RollupsIngredients (use vegan versions): brown rice (cooked)
pine nuts
raisins
parsley
garlic paste
salt
olive oil
lemon juice
rice vinegar (just a teeny bit)
red or swiss chard leaves
Directions:Amounts are approximate.
To about one cup of rice, add two tablespoons pine nuts, two tablespoons raisins, 1/2 tsp parsley, 1/8 tsp garlic paste, salt to taste, a sprinkle of rice vinegar, two and a half teaspoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and mix well. Remove the chard stems where the leaf begins. Place approximately two tablespoons approximately one inch away from the edges. Roll like a tamale. Be very gentle while you are rolling, as the thick stem tends to crack and/or break through the leaves. Place seam side down in a steamer. Repeat until the rice mixture is spent.
Place the steamer in a pan with one inch of water in the bottom and cover. Steam until the chard leaves are dark green.
Serves: as many as you want
Preparation time: not too long
Nutrition Information: good iron, folic acid, calcium, etc.
Yum! What a wonderful recipe. I can't wait to try it.
Archived comment by: kathleen
halleluia, A chard recipe ill use, it will be great. my father is especially fond of swiss chard. so thisll be a nice surprise...
Archived comment by: kelly
Marymoon, is it true you don't eat meat but you sure like the bone? haha!! Sorry, I couldnt resist...I always loved that song! The recipe is quite tastey...one addition though: I steamed the leaves slightly to make them easier to roll.
Archived comment by: niki
Very good, I rolled the chard lengthwise, seemed easier. Next time I make it, I'll make more rice mixture so there's enough to roll lengthwise. This made only 4 chards. Too yummy to have so few!
Archived comment by: eileenb01
I've been trying to cook healthier meals for my family by using a wider variety of vegetables, and reducing the amount of meat and dairy we eat. I bought red chard not knowing how to prepare it. I looked up this recipe and tried it. I loved it! All my family (except the youngest) liked it--which is saying a lot for meat eaters like us!
Archived comment by: mom2takaak
What a combination! This is a delicious and creative recipie and since I can't possibly do it justice in writing, you must simply try it yourself. P.S. I wasn't paid to say that.
Archived comment by: karrollea
