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Asian Chicken Meatballs

I started my new job this week! On top of running this food blog, my favorite job, I am also a registered CT technologist. I haven’t been working as a CT tech for a few months as we were getting settled in our move to Texas. So it was time to get back out there! I decided to work PRN, which is one of the perks in working in healthcare, so I still have time to work on my blog and spend time with the fam.

Asian Chicken Meatballs

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Hummus Crusted Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ahhh! We are finally getting settled here in beautiful Grapevine, TX. But let me tell you I am pooped! Driving half away across the country, unpacking and getting used to a new area is exhausting. So quick easy one dish dinners it is this week! That I still can’t find my pots and pans…

Hummus Crusted Chicken

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Swiss Chard Lasagna Rollups

Lasagna roll ups…Why on earth have I not made these before? This is my new favorite way to make lasagna. They are so easy and yummy! I used beautiful swiss chard from my Door to Door Organics Tristate delivery. You could also use fresh spinach leaves, but the swiss chard was just delicious and has so many health great benefits!

swiss chard lasagna rollup

I really like how you can use any veggie or meat combination per roll to satisfy any eater. Now my husband doesn’t have to pick out the extra mushrooms I just love. And my daughter, who’s currently on a “not eating anything green” kick had shredded carrots and cheese in hers. Go ahead and get creative!

swiss chard lasagna rollup

swiss chard lasagna rollup

did-you-know

Did you know Swiss chard is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. It contains beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, quercetin, kaempferol, and many other disease fighting antioxidants.  Click here to learn more great health benefits about Swiss Chard.

swiss chard lasagna rollup

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cooked and drained lasagna noodles, depending on many people you will be serving
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 small bunch swiss chard, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Handful fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese for topping
  • Your favorite tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place drained lasagna on parchment paper and lay out flat.
  3. In a skillet heat a tablespoon of oil and saute the onions for about 3 minutes and then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add chopped swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 4 minutes.
  5. Place ricotta cheese in large mixing bowl and add beaten egg, swiss chard mixture, herbs, and salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
  6. Spread cheese mixture onto the lasagna noodles and roll up.
  7. Place rolled up noodles in a baking dish coated with about a cup of tomato sauce. Once roll ups are in the dish top with additional sauce and cheese.
  8. Bake, covered for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy!