The Swiss chard stalk cutlets are a real delicacy, tasty, cheesy, rich, and not fried, as they are baked in the oven.
Very simple to prepare and inexpensive.
Swiss chard stalks are already tasty on their own; for example, I love them boiled and dressed only with butter and Parmesan, and prepared this way they become absolutely irresistible for both young and old alike.
They are first boiled and then breaded in egg and breadcrumbs, and subsequently stuffed with ham and cheese.
This vegetable can be found on the market almost all year round and also grows spontaneously in the countryside.
They are very rich in minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin A which promotes skin and eye health. They have diuretic properties and are excellent antioxidants.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Swiss Chard Cutlets
- 12 Swiss chard stalks
- 10 slices mozzarella
- 6 slices cooked ham
- 1 egg
- to taste breadcrumbs
- to taste fine salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 2 Dishes
- 1 Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 1 Pot
- 1 Colander
- 6 Toothpicks
Steps to Prepare Swiss Chard Cutlets
To prepare the delicious Swiss chard cutlets, start by cleaning the chard, keeping only the stalk. With the leaves, you can prepare other recipes.
Wash the stalks and cook them for about ten minutes in a pot with plenty of water or steam. Once cooked, drain and let them cool. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, beat an egg with a fork or a hand whisk, along with the salt, and pour the breadcrumbs into a flat plate.
Then, bread each stalk individually, first in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
Line a tray with a sheet of parchment paper and place the breaded slices apart from each other.
Next, fill them with the slices of mozzarella, I used mozzarella for pizza, until the entire surface is covered. I used 12 slices, but the amount is indicative, as it depends on the length of the stalk.
Then add a slice of cooked ham, folded over itself.
Cover each with a breaded stalk and secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fine salt and bake at 392°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes.
Once done, remove the toothpicks and serve hot with the melted cheese and… enjoy your meal!
Storage and Notes
The Swiss chard stalk cutlets can be stored in the fridge for two days. Before serving, reheat in a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for a few minutes.
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