Swiss Chard Wraps Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 wraps
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Calories
245 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
North American
Swiss Chard Wraps Recipe
Description
This Swiss Chard Wraps recipe uses chard leaves as natural edible wrappers for a filling cooked with sweet potatoes, spicy chorizo, red onion, garlic, corn, black beans, and smoked paprika. The filling is sautéed until the potatoes are tender and the chorizo releases its oils, then combined with flavorful seasonings. The chard leaves are prepared by cutting off thick stems and blanching briefly in simmering water until flexible, then shocked in ice water and dried.
The filling is spooned onto each leaf, topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for brightness. The leaves are then folded securely around the filling to form neat wraps. These combine contrasting textures and flavors: the soft, mildly earthy chard with the spicy-sweet filling and creamy tangy toppings.
These wraps can be a light lunch or appetizer and highlight ways to use Swiss chard beyond sautéing or steaming. Preparing the leaves with blanching prevents tearing during wrapping while maintaining fresh green color. The recipe balances smoky, sweet, and fresh elements in each bite, making use of seasonal ingredients and straightforward cooking methods.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato cubed
- 1 cup chorizo chopped
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup corn thawed if frozen and drained if canned
- ½ cup black beans
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large swiss chard leaves
- sour cream for serving, chopped cilantro, lime juice
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
The Filling
- Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 5 - 8 minutes.
- Add chorizo for 3 more minutes until it releases its oil and then add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the corn, black beans, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 more minute.
The Wraps
- Cut the stem from each leaf, removing the big vein from the center by slicing down the side of the spine if thick.
- Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Prepare a large bowl of iced water. Working in batches, drop 1 leaf in hot water for 20 to 30 seconds until it is soft and rollable. Immediately plunge the leaf into the iced water to stop the cooking process, then place it on a sheet of paper towel and pat dry. Repeat for all the remaining leaves.
- Place the sweet potato and the chorizo in the center of the chard leaf and top with some sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Fold the sides of the leaf on top of the filling, then tightly roll from the stem to the top of the leaf to form a wrap. Slice the wraps in half with a sharp knife and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4wraps
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 wrap | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 12459IU | 249% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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