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Chard Blintz

Savory Green Chard Blintz

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 small russet potato plus water for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 bunches green chard
  • 1/2 cup chopped chard stems
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • For The Crepe/Blintz:
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and oil.
  • Add the flour mixture into the milk mixture.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Allow batter to rest 20 minutes before making the crepes.
  • Lightly spray a 6” Teflon pan with nonstick spray.
  • Over medium heat, add 2 oz. of crepe batter and allow the batter to cover the entire surface area of the pan.
  • When the crepe has turned a light golden brown, remove from the pan and place on wax paper.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • For The Filling:
  • Peel the potato and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place the potato slices in a small saucepot and submerge with water. Add the salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender.
  • Strain the mixture and discard the water. Mash the potato with a fork. Set aside.
  • Remove the chard leaves from their stems.
  • Blanch the leaves in salted boiling water until tender, about 1 minute.
  • Drain the leaves from the water and squeeze out any excess water from the leaves.
  • In a sauté pan, cook the chard stems, onions,and garlic together until tender.
  • Add the chopped chard leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool down.
  • Once cool, fold in the mashed potato. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Stuff each crepe with 1/4 cup filling and roll into cylinders, tucking in the ends.
  • Place the rolled crepes in a baking dish that was coated with nonstick spray or margarine.
  • Re-heat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.