Swiss Chard Italian Wraps

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Swiss Chard Italian Wraps

 

12 medium to large leaves of swiss chard (red or green), rinsed well; cut out

the thickest part of the stem (about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom of the

leaf)

4 to 5 ozs. sliced or shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella

12 tsp tomato paste

3 large or 6 small tomatoes, quartered

1 tsp. salt-free herb seasoning

salt to taste, optional

 

Place 4 leaves (still fairly wet from being rinsed) on a microwave-safe plate

and microwave on HIGH for about 25 seconds.

Lay the leaves face-down on a non-stick jellyroll sheet (or similar) with stems

lined up from north to south.

Lay 1/4 ounce of the cheese in the center, in a 2-inch-long rectangle, from

north to south.

Spread 1 teaspoon of the tomato paste over the cheese, then top with 2 tomato

quarters (if using small tomatoes) and sprinkle with about 1/16th teaspoon of

the herb seasoning over the tomato filling.

Fold north and south ends of leaf over the filling, then fold in the sides to

create a burrito-like wrap.

Place on jellyroll pan, stem side up.

Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Preheat oven to broil.

Broil, with pan about 6 inches from the flame, for 2 minutes.

Flip wraps over and broil the other side for 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with salt

over the top, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.