SWISS CHARred By GREEK Dolmades
- 16 swiss chard leaves, stems removed and leaves steamed so they are plyable
- 14 cup raw rice, cooked
- 14 cup fine chopped mushroom
- 14 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallot, fine chopped
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (optional 1/4 tsp dried oregano (use fresh chopped, 1 tsp)
- 14 teaspoon dried cilantro (use fresh, chopped, 1 tsp)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 34 teaspoon hot mixed spice (piri-Piri, Mrs Dash Hot, Denzel's goumet hot - your favorite)
- 34 cup your favorite salsa (fresh is best)
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- Steam the Swiss Chard leaves,stems removed, dash in cold water and open them up on a plate ready for stuffing, you can layer them but it is important to open them fully Cook the rice and set aside.
- In a skillet sprayed with veggie oil saute the onions, shallot, garlic& mushrooms until they are lightly browned Add the sundried tomatoes, stir well.
- Add cooked rice.
- Add pine nuts, stir.
- Add 3/4 tsp hot spice mix.
- Fill each leaf with at least a teaspoon of the rice mixture.
- The amount depends on the size of the leaf.
- ,turn the side of the leaf toward the top and fold in the sides, roll to make a cigar Place rolled Chard in a lightly sprayed low sided baking dish.
- Top with Salsa Place in 400F oven for about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and allow the cheese to turn golden.
- Serve hot.
swiss chard, rice, mushroom, onion, shallot, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, pine nuts, mrs dash, your favorite salsa, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/swiss-charred-by-greek-dolmades-33399 (may not work)