Vegetarian Swiss Chard and Rice Pilaf is a gluten-free, wheat-free, vegetarian and vegan entree. Recipe courtesy of Ener-G Foods. Looking for more vegetarian and gluten-free recipes? You can find dozens of vegetarian and vegan gluten-free recipes here.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Swiss chard
- 1 cup uncooked rice, pre-soaked for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped spring onions (scallions or green onions)
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
Wash the Swiss chard well. Remove the stalks and chop. Chop the leaves and set aside to drain.
Heat the oil and saute the spring onions until soft. Season with salt and allspice.
Add the rice and toss for a few minutes. Add the chard stalks, leaves, and parsley. Add 1-1/2 cups boiling water and bring to a boil, uncovered.
Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Allow the rice to stand for a few minutes before serving.
This recipe for Swiss chard and rice is vegetarian, vegan, wheat-free and gluten-free.
