Savory Green Chard Blintz

📝 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

1. 1For The Crepe/Blintz:
2. 2Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and oil.
4. 4Add the flour mixture into the milk mixture.
5. 5Whisk until smooth.
6. 6Allow batter to rest 20 minutes before making the crepes.
7. 7Lightly spray a 6” Teflon pan with nonstick spray.
8. 8Over medium heat, add 2 oz. of crepe batter and allow the batter to cover the entire surface area of the pan.
9. 9When the crepe has turned a light golden brown, remove from the pan and place on wax paper.
10. 10Repeat with remaining batter.
11. 11For The Filling:
12. 12Peel the potato and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
13. 13Place the potato slices in a small saucepot and submerge with water. Add the salt.
14. 14Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender.
15. 15Strain the mixture and discard the water. Mash the potato with a fork. Set aside.
16. 16Remove the chard leaves from their stems.
17. 17Blanch the leaves in salted boiling water until tender, about 1 minute.
18. 18Drain the leaves from the water and squeeze out any excess water from the leaves.
19. 19In a sauté pan, cook the chard stems, onions,and garlic together until tender.
20. 20Add the chopped chard leaves. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool down.
21. 21Once cool, fold in the mashed potato. Season with the salt and pepper.
22. 22Stuff each crepe with 1/4 cup filling and roll into cylinders, tucking in the ends.
23. 23Place the rolled crepes in a baking dish that was coated with nonstick spray or margarine.
24. 24Re-heat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.