Grilled Chard Mozzarella Tomato Packets
Ingredients
- 4 Swiss chard leaves with stems
- 4 1/2-inch thick slices of mozzarella cheese, about 4″x2″
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 large basil leaves
Instructions
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Blanch chard in boiling water for 3-4 min, or until stems are pliable
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Lay a chard leaf on the cutting board, and carefully cut out as much stem as possible. Reserve stem.
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Lay a piece of cheese on the leave and top with a tomato slice and a basil leaf
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Fold the leaf around the cheese, tomato, and basil to make a packet.
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Using the chard stem, tie the packet shut. (If the stems are too short or not pliable enough, use kitchen twine soaked in water.)
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Repeat for remaining leaves.
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Brush packets with olive oil and minced garlic
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Grill at medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Let rest for five minutes. Serves 4.