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Vegan Swiss Chard Rolls

Delicious and healthy vegan rolls made with Swiss chard leaves, filled with a savory mixture of quinoa, vegetables, and spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Swiss Chard
  • 12 leaves Swiss chard stems removed
Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add mushrooms and bell pepper, cooking until softened. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the Swiss Chard
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch Swiss chard leaves for 1-2 minutes until tender. Remove and cool in ice water.
  2. Pat dry and lay leaves flat on a clean surface.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each Swiss chard leaf. Roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
  2. Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
Bake
  1. Mix tomato sauce with oregano and basil, then pour over the rolls in the baking dish.
  2. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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