Swiss Chard Bundles

Name: Swiss Chard Bundles
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard; 3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1/4 cup minced fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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

Ingredients

1 bunch Swiss chard
3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

1 each: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Plump Emerald Bundles in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2009