Swiss Chard Leaves Stuffed with Meat Recipe

Ingredients

8-10 large Swiss chard leaves
1 pound ground meat (beef or lamb)
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chicken or beef broth

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Wash the chard leaves and discard the stems.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the chard leaves for about 2-3 minutes, until they soften. Drain and let them cool.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the ground meat to the pan and cook until browned and crumbled.
Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir well.
Add the rice, tomato sauce, parsley, and pine nuts to the pan. Mix until well combined.
Take a spoonful of the meat mixture and place it at the bottom of a chard leaf. Roll up the leaf, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining leaves and meat mixture.
Place the stuffed chard leaves in a baking dish, seam side down.
Pour the broth over the stuffed leaves and cover the dish with foil.
Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until the leaves are tender and the meat is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

Verdict

This Swiss Chard Leaves Stuffed with Meat recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your greens and proteins all in one dish. The meat mixture is packed with flavors from the spices, herbs, and pine nuts, and the chard leaves act as a perfect wrapper, adding a nice combination of crunch and chew. The broth helps to keep the stuffed leaves moist and adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish. Serve this as a main course with a side salad or roasted vegetables, or as a tasty appetizer for a special occasion.

Serving Suggestions

Roasted carrots
Steamed green beans
Mixed green salad with vinaigrette
Garlic bread
Red wine