Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Chop the
Chard (1 bunch)
but leave 1 to 2 inches of the stem. Set aside 6-8 leaves to use as the wrapper.
Step 2
Heat a medium saucepan and add
Olive Oil (15 mL)
. Add
Leeks (3)
and
Spring Onion (1)
. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
Add
Quinoa (170 g)
,
Lemon (1)
,
Raisins (35 g)
,
Cayenne Pepper (1 dash)
,
Salt (to taste)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add
Water (480 mL)
, cover, and bring it to a boil.
Step 5
Uncover and cook for 10 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked.
Step 6
Stir in
Walnuts (60 g)
and
Lemon (1)
. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 7
Heat a large pot and add water and salt. When water is boiling add chard and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
Step 8
Scoop some of the quinoa filling on to the center of the chard leaf.
Step 9
Wrap the sides inward, then wrap the top and bottom to overlap the sides. Secure the stem with a toothpick.
