This Mediterranean Stuffed Swiss Chard in Battered Bread is a hearty and flavorful homemade meal with a crispy exterior and a savory filling. We prepare these stuffed bread rolls with ground beef, feta cheese, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, Swiss chard leaves, olive oil, homemade bread dough, and a light flour batter. These stuffed bread rolls contain approximately 420 calories and 29g net carbs. We bake these stuffed bread rolls till golden brown. This Mediterranean Stuffed Swiss Chard in Battered Bread is perfect for family dinners, weekend lunches, meal prep, potlucks, and festive gatherings. You can serve these stuffed bread rolls with Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Salad, Lemon Herb Couscous, Roasted Vegetables, or Garlic Yogurt Dip.
STATS:
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Portion Size: 1 stuffed bread roll
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cooking Method: Oven
TOOLS:
- Bowls
- Rolling pin
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Sheet
- Baking paper
- Pastry brush
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
BREAD DOUGH:
- 3½ cups flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- Sugar, one tbsp.
- One tsp. salt
- One cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
FILLING:
- 12 Swiss chard leaves
- Ground beef, one pound
- One onion
- Three garlic cloves
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup parsley
- 2 tbsp dill
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Half tsp. black pepper
- One tsp. salt
- Two tbsp. olive oil
BATTER:
- One cup flour
- One tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
BRUSHING:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
SWISS CHARD:
- We use Swiss chard because it provides a tender texture, earthy flavor, and plenty of nutrients. You can also use kale, collard greens, or cabbage leaves.
GROUND BEEF:
- Ground beef makes the filling juicy, flavorful, and rich in protein. Alternatively, you can use ground lamb, turkey, or chicken.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta cheese adds a creamy texture and classic Mediterranean tangy flavor.
PARSLEY:
- Fresh parsley brings a bright, fresh flavor and vibrant color to the filling. You may also use cilantro or basil.
DILL:
- Dill gives the filling a fresh herbal aroma with authentic Mediterranean taste. Fresh mint is a great alternative.
FLOUR:
- All-purpose flour creates a soft, fluffy bread dough and a light batter. Bread flour can be used for a chewier texture.
MILK:
- Milk helps make the batter smooth and light for an even coating.
SMOKED PAPRIKA:
- Smoked paprika adds a mild smoky flavor and rich color to the filling. Sweet paprika or Aleppo pepper can be used as alternatives.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the sugar, warm water, and yeast.
- Cool for almost five minutes.
- Include flour, olive oil, and salt.
- After kneading into a smooth dough, give it an hour to rise.
- We blanch the Swiss chard leaves in boiling water for one minute, then we cool them in ice water.
- Strain out them and cut off the thick stems.
- Preheat the olive oil in a pan.
- Cook the onion till soft, including the garlic, and then cook the meat.
- Whisk in the pepper, oregano, salt, paprika, and cumin.
- Off the flame and whisk in dill, feta, and parsley.
- Put almost two tbsp. of filling on all the Swiss chard leaves,
- We fold the sides and tightly roll them.
- Distribute the dough into eight equal pieces.
- Each piece should be rolled flat and wrapped around one filled Swiss chard roll, closing the ends.
- Stir the olive oil, flour, milk, baking powder, egg, and salt to prepare the batter.
- Gently coat all the dough-wrapped rolls.
- Put them on a sheet, coat with olive oil, and bake for almost thirty-five minutes at 375°Fahrenheit.
- Cool them for almost ten minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- Strain out the Swiss chard perfectly and then fill.
- Avoid including a lot of filling in the rolls.
- Garnish the surface with nigella or sesame seeds and then bake.
- Allow the rolls to sit and then serve for a perfect texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH MEDITERRANEAN SALADS:
- Greek Salad
- Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Onion Salad
- Arugula Lemon Salad
- Chickpea Herb Salad
HEALTHY GRAIN SIDES:
- Lemon Herb Couscous
- Bulgur Pilaf
- Brown Rice Pilaf
- Quinoa with Herbs
- Mediterranean Rice
MEDITERRANEAN DIPS & SAUCES:
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Hummus
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
ROASTED VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Zucchini
- Garlic Roasted Eggplant
- Herb-Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Bell Peppers
- Mediterranean Cauliflower
LIGHT MEDITERRANEAN BEVERAGES:
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Fresh Mint Lemonade
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Cucumber Mint Water
- Pomegranate Spritzer
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these mound bars in a closed box and stock them for approx. 2 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store these mound bars for approx. 45 to 60 days.
FAQs:
May we prepare this stuffed Swiss chard vegetarian?
- Yes, you can use rice, lentils, quinoa, or mushrooms instead of meat.
Can we prepare this stuffed Swiss chard by air-frying?
- Yes, you can air-fry this stuffed Swiss chard for almost eighteen minutes at 182°Celcius.
Which sauce is perfect for utilizing?
- You can use tomato relish, tzatziki, or garlic yogurt sauce.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 670 mg
Total Carbs: 33 g
Net Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 20 g
Protein: 27 g
Serving Size: 1 stuffed bread roll