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Green Herb Squares





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Makes about 64 appetizers

At wine-tasting events at Chatom Vineyards, medium-dry Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay is served with these moist herb squares. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day.

 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
 1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves
 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
 1 cup coarsely chopped leeks (white part only)
 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh sorrel (or more Swiss chard)
 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
 4 large eggs
 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Step 1
1

In a blender or food processor, whirl almonds until very finely ground.

Step 2
2

Add Swiss chard, onion, leeks, sorrel, mint, parsley, cilantro, dill, tarragon, eggs, flour, salt, and cayenne. Whirl until smoothly puréed. Pour into an oiled 8- or 9-inch square pan.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 300° oven until center barely jiggles when gently shaken, about 30 minutes.

Step 4
4

Cool and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch squares. Lift out with a wide spatula.

Step 5
5

Nutritional analysis per piece.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%

Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 25mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 0.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.