Marinated Tofu & Herb Swiss Chard Wraps With Peanut Sauce (Gluten-Free)
These marinated tofu and herb Swiss chard wraps with peanut sauce have quickly become a staple Summer garden recipe for us. My husband and I absolutely love them. But shockingly, so does our 2-year-old! I think it’s the playfulness of the eating experience that encourages her to eat this nutritious snack. She helps me wrap the filling into the Swiss chard leaves and then loves dipping into the peanut sauce. I hope you love this delicious and easy Swiss chard recipe too!
Tofu Swiss Chard wrap recipe
Using Swiss chard like this as a wrap is one of my fav ways to utilize this garden green.
The wide leaves make for a perfect, low-carb and gluten-free wrap.
The larger the Swiss chard leaves, the easier they are to wrap.
So definitely let your plants get as large as possible before harvesting. Or if you’re purchasing Swiss chard from the grocery store or a farmer’s market, look for a bunch with wide leaves.
What’s the healthiest way to eat Swiss Chard?
Gosh, we love growing and eating garden Swiss chard because it’s so nutritious!
Swiss chard is particularly high in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as magnesium, potassium, and iron.
Research shows that is contains 13 different antioxidants! Wow.
So what’s the healthiest way to eat Swiss chard to get the most health benefits?
Definitely eating it raw. Which is why I love this recipe!
This recipe won’t change the nutritional value of the Swiss chard because you don’t have to cook it.
How do you get the bitterness out of Swiss Chard?
Many folks find Swiss chard leaves to be bitter.
But I’ve found two easy solutions to get the bitterness out of Swiss Chard.
The first is to harvest (if growing in your garden) before the leaves get overgrown.
You’ll know if your plants are overgrown by the colour of the leaves. They should be vibrant. If they have started to yellow, your plants are overgrown.
The second trick to getting bitterness out of Swiss chard is to remove the stems.
The stem is typically the most bitter part of the Swiss chard plant. So simply use a sharp kitchen knife to cut it off.
What are the best varieties of Swiss Chard to grow?
There’s so many great, Swiss chard seed varieties available to gardeners.
I personally love to grow 2-3 different varieties in my garden each season so I have a selection of different coloured stems. I love how it looks in my garden beds.
Here’s my absolute fav Swiss chard varieties for cooking with:
- Peppermint Swiss Chard — bright pink stems and dark green leaves (does not taste like mint)
- Celebration Swiss Chard — a mix of different coloured stems in white, yellow and red
- Canary Yellow Swiss Chard — looks just as the name suggests!
Best, easy Swiss Chard recipe
These marinated tofu and herb Swiss chard wraps are such a fantastic, easy recipe.
They make for a great snack, appetizer, lunch or dinner option.
Between prep and cook time, you’ll be able to have this Swiss chard recipe ready within 20 minutes or less!
How to make Marinated Tofu & Herb Swiss Chard Wraps With Peanut Sauce (Gluten-Free)
These marinated tofu and herb Swiss chard wraps are easy to make require only 5 steps!
Step 1: Prep the tofu
Marinade your tofu and place it in the oven or Airfryer to cook for 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: Prep the Swiss chard, veggies and herbs
Clean your Swiss chard and remove the stems (optional). Shave your carrots, cut the peppers and remove your herbs from the step.
Step 3: Make the peanut sauce
My peanut sauce is easy to make and comes together with just 5 ingredients. It will take you less than 5 minutes to put together.
Step 4: Remove tofu from oven and let cool
Let tofu cool slightly before assembling your Swiss chard wraps. If you work with it while it’s hot, it will wilt your Swiss chard. I like to let mine cool for 10-12 minutes before assembling.
Step 5: Assemble your Swiss chard wraps
Place your Swiss chard down on a cutting board and fill it with the marinated tofu, carrots, peppers and herbs. Gently wrap it length wise until it’s in a tight burrito-like shape (you won’t be able to tuck in the ends). Then enjoy with your peanut sauce!
And there you have it!
I hope you enjoy these marinated tofu & herb swiss chard wraps with peanut sauce as much as our family does.
If you like this recipe, consider leaving a comment below! I love hearing your feedback and tweak recipes regularly based on what I hear from you.
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More Seasonal Gardening Recipes:
- Carrot & Zucchini Bread With White Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts
- Amazing Quick-Pickled Spicy Cauliflower
- Quick Marinaded Garlic Scapes With Miso Glaze
Marinated Tofu and Herb Swiss Chard Wraps With Peanut Sauce (Gluten-Free)
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Easy
- Cuisine: Appetizer
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These marinated tofu and herb Swiss chard wraps with peanut sauce have quickly become a staple Summer garden recipe for us. They’re easy to make and come together within 30 minutes or less. Plus the raw Swiss chard is incredibly healthy for you! I hope you love them as much as we do.
Ingredients
Swiss Chard Wraps:
- 1 block of firm tofu pressed for 5–10 minutes to remove any excess liquid
- 1/4 cup of tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of maple syrup
- 1 tbsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of sriracha sauce (optional)
- 12 medium-large leaves of Swiss chard
- 1 large orange, yellow or red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- Handful of fresh basil
- Handful of fresh mint
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter (or nut butter of any kind, we love using almond)
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 1 tbsp of tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tsp of brown sugar
- 1 small garlic clove crushed
- 1 tsp of sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Pre-heat oven to 400° and prep the tofu marinade, whisking together soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder and sriracha sauce.
2. Remove tofu from packaging and gently press between paper towel using your hands for a few minutes. This will remove any excess liquid. Then slice length wise into 1/4″ thick strips and place into marinade. Be sure all pieces of tofu are covered in marinade. Transfer to a shallow baking dish if necessary.
3. Let tofu marinade for as little as 10 minutes or as long as 24 hours. Then remove from marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping at the half way point. If you prefer a crispier tofu, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on each side.
5. While tofu bakes, prep vegetables and peanut sauce.
6. For the Swiss chard wraps, remove the stems from the chard and lay each piece flat so it’s ready for assembly. Cut your peppers length-wise in strips. Use a vegetable peeler on the carrot to make thin ribbons. Remove herbs from stem.
7. For the peanut sauce, combine all ingredients together in a bowl and whisk. Sauce will take some whisking to come together and smooth out. If sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tsp of water at a time.
8. Remove tofu from oven and let cool for 10-12 minutes before assembling your wraps. To assemble, place tofu, vegetables and herbs in the middle of the Swiss chard leaf and slowly wrap (ike you would a burrito but leaving the ends out).
9. Serve with peanut dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish works great as an appetizer, snack, lunch or dinner option!
- If you prefer spicier food, consider adding more sriracha sauce or red pepper chili flakes
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