**Unveil the Culinary Delights of Swiss Chard Bundles: A Journey Through Three Tempting Recipes**
Embark on a culinary adventure with Swiss chard bundles, a versatile dish that showcases the vibrant flavors and textures of this leafy green. Our trio of recipes takes you on a journey of taste, from the classic Swiss chard bundles with a tangy tomato sauce to the innovative stuffed Swiss chard rolls and the hearty Swiss chard and feta filo pastry pie. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this healthy and delicious vegetable, promising a satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to savor the goodness of Swiss chard, wrapped in culinary creativity!
SWISS CHARD BUNDLES
Tired of sauteed greens, I created this unique "stuffed" side dish that features Swiss chard. A robust blend of seasonings and two types of cheese pack the tender bundles with loads of flavor.-Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook Swiss chard in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and pat dry. Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of eight leaves, making a V-shaped cut; set aside. (Refrigerate remaining Swiss chard for another use.) , Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the wine, oregano and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; set aside. , Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in the wine mixture, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Overlapping cut ends of leaves, place about 1/3 cup potato mixture on each leaf. Fold in sides. Roll up completely to enclose filling. , Place seam side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until Swiss chard is tender and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWISS CHARD BUNDLES WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO AND RICOTTA FILLING
This inventive appetizer has comfort food appeal with creamy ricotta and warm pine nuts used as a filling for folded Swiss chard leaves that serve as edible holders.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add sun-dried tomatoes. Remove from heat, and allow to sit 1 hour. Drain, discarding water. Coarsely chop drained tomatoes (there should be about 1/4 cup packed). Set aside.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a small baking sheet, and bake until light golden brown, about 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare an ice bath, and set aside. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Choose the twelve largest Swiss chard leaves. Add one leaf at a time to boiling water, and blanch for 10 seconds. Place each leaf in ice bath to cool. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to drain. Roughly chop remaining chard (there should be 4 to 5 cups). Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Add chopped chard and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until chard is wilted, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to medium bowl. Set aside to cool.
- Add pine nuts and ricotta to chard mixture. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir to combine.
- Place a blanched leaf facedown on work surface. Cut out thickest part of stalk to about 1/3 the length of the leaf. Place a scant 1/2 cup of cheese mixture slightly off center toward bottom of leaf. Fold bottom of leaf over mixture. Fold in sides. Fold leaf over, to completely enclose contents. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- Heat a grill pan or an outdoor grill over medium heat. Brush lightly with oil. Grill packets until lightly charred and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.
SWISS-CHARD BUNDLES
A creamy cremini-mushroom filling awaits inside these savory packages, suitable as a side dish or vegetarian main course at any holiday table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Reserve 6 longest chard stems; thinly slice remaining stems (you should have 2 cups).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add sliced chard stems; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Stir in cheese, creme fraiche, and eggs.
- Prepare a large ice-water bath. Blanch chard leaves and reserved stems in a pot of boiling water until just tender and color brightens, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool; drain on kitchen towels.
- For each bundle, place 1/4 cup mushroom mixture on a chard leaf. Fold sides in toward middle; roll up. Thinly slice each blanched chard stem into 4 pieces; use 2 to tie each bundle.
- In batches, arrange bundles, seam-sides down, in a single layer in a steamer basket set in a pan of simmering water. Cover and steam until warmed through, 6 to 8 minutes a batch; serve.
SWISS CHARD BUNDLES
Steps:
- 1. Place chard in boiling water just long enough to wilt about 1 minute.
- 2. Allow to cool for easy handling.
- 3. Spread leaves open lay 2 slices of ham and then 2 slices of cheese.
- 4. Mix stuffing ingredients and divide among the 8 bundles.
- 5. Roll leaves gently to prevent tearing.
- 6. Lay on sheet pan with seam side down.
- 7. Brush with olive oil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right Swiss chard. Look for bunches with deep green, unblemished leaves and crisp stems. Avoid any with yellowing or wilted leaves.
- Prepare the Swiss chard properly. Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Cut the leaves into 1-inch pieces and the stems into ½-inch pieces.
- Blanch the Swiss chard. This step helps to soften the leaves and stems and make them more pliable. To blanch the Swiss chard, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Swiss chard and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the leaves are bright green and the stems are tender. Immediately remove the Swiss chard from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Squeeze out the excess water. Once the Swiss chard is blanched, squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This will help to prevent the bundles from becoming soggy.
- Use a variety of fillings. The Swiss chard bundles can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as rice, quinoa, beans, vegetables, and cheese. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures.
- Cook the bundles thoroughly. The Swiss chard bundles should be cooked until the filling is heated through and the leaves are tender. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as baking, steaming, or pan-frying.
Conclusion:
Swiss chard bundles are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are also a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different Swiss chard bundles that will please everyone at your table.
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