| Stuffed Chard Leaves
16 large leaves Swiss chard
2 1/2 cups of cooked brown rice
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup of oil
1 1/2 cup of low fat cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
3/4 cup of raisins (optional)
1 teaspoon of dill weed
3/4 teaspoon of salt |
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Preheat oven to 350ºF. Sauté onion in oil. Mix all ingredients except chard leaves. Remove stems. Place 2 tablespoons of filling on the underside of the leaf and roll up into a square packet. Place seam side down in a greased casserole. Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or steam in steamer basket over boiling water until the leaves are tender, about 20 minutes. Bake any extra filling and serve with stuffed leaves. Serves 6 to 8. |
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