Swiss chard leaves stuffed with meat recipe

Recipe for swiss chard leaves stuffed with meat in our easy arab recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 48 ounces Swiss chard
• 1 cup short grain rice
• 14 ounces minced meat
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup shortening or butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• A dash of ground paprika
• A dash of ground cinnamon
• 3 cups water

How to make swiss chard leaves stuffed with meat

• Remove Swiss chard roots.
• Blanch leaves in boiling water for few seconds.
• Remove with slotted spoon and put in cold water, then place in a colander.
• Repeat the same procedure with remaining leaves.
• Mix rice with minced meat, spices and salt.
• Place a Swiss chard leaf, shiny side down, on a work surface.
• Cut into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on size of leaf.
• Place crosswise about a tablespoon of stuffing, depending on size of leaf.
• Fold ends and roll firmly.
• Repeat with remaining leaves.
• Place 1/2 cup of shortening in a heavy pan.
• Pack leaf rolls close together in layers.
• Invert a heavy plate on top to keep rolls in shape during cooking.
• Add lemon juice, 3 cups of water and a dash of salt.
• Place pan over moderate heat, bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and cook for 45 minutes or until tender.
• Serve hot accompanied with cooked Swiss chard stems in sesame paste.

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