Stuffed Swiss Chard Leaves
INGREDIENTS:
1 bunch swiss chard-wilted slightly
1/2 cup green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3/4 cup raisins
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
1/4 tsp lemon zest (or just use a splash of lemon juice)
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 TBLS olive oil
PROCEDURE:
-remove chard from fridge a few hours in advance and leave at room temp to soften. (you could also run under warm water until limp and pat dry). Remove the stems.
-preheat oven to 350
-mix everything but the oil in a bowl
-place 1/4 (ish) cup of mixture on a chard leaf and fold/roll it into a tidy package. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Repeat until you run out of leaves or mixture.
-brush the tops of each packet with olive oil and then bake for 25 minutes.
-If there is extra filling, you can bake it in a small dish.