Baked silver beet cheese rolls

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Taking inspiration from Greek Dolmades, these vegetarian silver beet rolls are stuffed with a delicious herby, high-fibre mix, and deliver 3½ of your daily 5-a-day veg servings.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 45 mins

Ingredients

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400g skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
8 medium silver beet leaves, stems removed
400g cottage cheese
1 cup grated parmesan
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus extra to garnish
zest of 1 lemon
2 courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX, grated (moisture removed by squeezing in a clean tea towel)
8 tomatoes
1 cup skim milk
black pepper
1 cup instant polenta
2 tablespoons light sour cream

Instructions

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Preheat oven grill to high. Line 2 baking dishes with baking paper. Place chicken in 1 dish and sprinkle with Italian herb seasoning. Place under the grill for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and set aside. Switch oven to 180°C fan bake.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to the boil over a high heat. Reduce heat to simmer. Blanch silver beet in simmering water for 20 seconds, remove, refresh in cold water and pat dry.
Shred chicken. In a bowl, combine chicken with cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the parmesan, parsley, zest, and courgettes.
Lay silver beet leaves out on a clean bench. Divide chicken mix between leaves. Tucking in the ends, carefully roll silver beet snugly around filling to create a fat cigar shape. Place on a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle rolls with 1 tablespoon water and remaining parmesan, reserving 1 tablespoon for the polenta. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden.
Ten minutes into cooking time, place tomatoes on the chicken baking tray and place in oven to roast.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring milk and 2 cups of water to the boil over a medium-high heat. Add pepper. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in a stream of polenta until it thickens to a wet porridge consistency. Add sour cream and remaining parmesan and stir.
To serve, divide silver beet rolls and roasted tomatoes among 4 plates, with polenta on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check sour cream and seasoning are gluten free.

HFG tip

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 509 cal

Kilojoules 2130 kJ

Protein 55 g

Total fat 14 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 14 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 780 mg

Calcium 520 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.