Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls
- 2 bunches Swiss chard (about 2 pounds), preferably red
- 1 cup quinoa
- 5 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch dice
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned
- 1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 tablespoons Marsala (Italian fortified wine) or port wine
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Prepare an ice-water bath.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Blanch chard until tender and bright green, about 2 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer chard to the ice bath; let cool, then transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
- Reserve leaves, being careful not to tear them.
- Cut off stem, making a V shape about 1 inch up from bottom of leaf.
- Chop stems into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Meanwhile, place quinoa and 2 1/4 cups broth in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, and stir once.
- Reduce heat; simmer (uncovered) until quinoa is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer quinoa to a large bowl; keep in a warm place.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high; add butter and oil.
- When hot, add shallots and carrots; cook, stirring, until shallots are translucent, about 1 minute.
- Add mushroom caps, chard stems, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
- Saute until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Remove 1 1/2 cups mushroom mixture from pan; add to quinoa.
- Reserve remaining mushroom mixture.
- Coarsely chop 1 tablespoon marjoram (or add 1/2 teaspoon dried); stir into quinoa.
- Divide chard leaves into six portions.
- Form one portion into a 6-by-10-inch rectangle, overlapping leaves so there are no gaps.
- Place 1/2 cup quinoa mixture at a short end, then roll up chard, enclosing sides.
- Brush lightly with oil; place in an 8-inch baking dish.
- Repeat, making 5 more rolls.
- Bake until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat remaining mushroom mixture over medium-high.
- Add Marsala; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add remaining 2 3/4 cups broth; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon marjoram (or 1/2 teaspoon dried).
- To serve, slice each chard roll in half; place in the center of a plate.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture around chard.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 258
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.2g
- Protein: 12.6g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fiber: 6g
swiss chard, quinoa, chicken, unsalted butter, extravirgin olive oil, shallots, carrots, mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, salt, fresh marjoram, marsala
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stuffed-swiss-chard-rolls-394119 (may not work)