GOAT CHEESE, LENTIL AND BROWN RICE ROLLS

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Goat Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter, for greasing the baking dish
6 large Swiss chard leaves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
Salt
2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
1 packed cup baby arugula leaves, chopped
1 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (8 ounces)
1 cup cooked green lentils
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
One 26-ounce jar marinara or tomato-basil sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil, or unsalted butter diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf. Cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Trim the ends from the leaves to make each leaf-half about 7 inches long and 5 inches wide. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the chard leaves and cook for 10 seconds. Remove the leaves and rinse with cold water. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice, arugula, goat cheese, lentils, mint, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic. Season with additional salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup of the filling onto the end of each chard leaf and roll up like a jellyroll.
  • Spoon 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the rolls, seam-side down, in a single layer on top of the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Drizzle with olive oil or dot the top with butter, if using, and bake until the cheese begins to brown and the rolls are heated through, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve.

Khanyisile Lubisi
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I'm allergic to goat cheese. Is there anything I can substitute it with?


Doushika Maunick
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.


mena manosa
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try.


Remilekun Balogun
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to try it!


real gemstone
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Just wanted to say that this recipe is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


jassiah malone
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I'm definitely going to make these rolls again. They're so good!


snack videos
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These rolls were the perfect appetizer for our party. They were easy to make and they disappeared quickly!


Asanda Hlongwa
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I loved these rolls. The goat cheese flavor was subtle and it paired really well with the lentils and brown rice.


Ahmmadullah Mangal
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These rolls were a little more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so unique and delicious.


swift swift
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I didn't have any brown rice, so I used quinoa instead, and it turned out great.


Alexander Guterrez
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These goat cheese lentil and brown rice rolls were a hit at our dinner party! They were so delicious and flavorful, and they looked really impressive on the table.