
Crispy Swiss Chard and White Bean Rolls in the Air Fryer with Smoky Red Pepper Cream
Original crispy rolls made with Swiss chard leaves stuffed with white beans, rice, and cheese, lightly coated and cooked in the air fryer until golden. Served with a silky roasted red pepper and smoked paprika cream.
Ingredients
- 8 unit large Swiss chard leaves (without stalks gruesos)
- 240 g cooked white beans (escurridos and enjuagados)
- 120 g cooked rice (mejor si está cold)
- 80 g yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 g garlic, minced
- 30 ml olive oil (divided)
- 2 g ground cumin
- 1 g dried oregano
- 80 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 5 g salt (or to taste, divided)
- 2 g black pepper (divided)
- 120 g roasted red pepper (escurrido si es of frasco)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 10 g fresh parsley, chopped
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a wide pot. Submerge the Swiss chard leaves for 30 to 45 seconds, transfer them to cold water, and dry well. Carefully trim any very thick part of the center rib so the leaves can roll without tearing.
- 2
Heat 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp) in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, 2 g salt (about 1/3 tsp), and 1 g black pepper (about 1/4 tsp); cook 30 seconds more.
- 3
In a bowl, lightly mash the white beans with a fork. Add the cooked rice, onion mixture, mozzarella, and parsley. Mix until you have a compact filling.
- 4
Place one Swiss chard leaf on a board. Put a portion of filling on the wider end, fold the sides inward, and roll up gently but firmly. Repeat with all 8 leaves.
- 5
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- 6
Place the beaten egg in a shallow bowl and the panko in another. Dip each roll first in the egg and then in the panko for a light coating. Brush or spray with the remaining 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp).
- 7
Arrange the rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- 8
Meanwhile, make the cream: blend the roasted red pepper, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, smoked paprika, 3 g salt (about 1/2 tsp), and 1 g black pepper (about 1/4 tsp) until smooth.
- 9
Serve the rolls hot with the smoky red pepper cream underneath or on the side.
Chef tips
If your Swiss chard leaves are small, use 10 to 12 and make thinner rolls. For a deeper golden finish, spray with a little extra oil during the last 2 minutes.
Substitutions
You can replace mozzarella with Oaxaca or Monterey Jack. The rice can be swapped for cooked quinoa, though the texture will be slightly looser. Jarred roasted red peppers work well if drained.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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