Capuns

Delight in the alpine charm of Capuns, a traditional Swiss delicacy brimming with hearty flavors and comforting textures. This regional treasure from Graubünden combines tender Swiss chard leaves wrapped around a savory filling of flour, eggs, aromatic spices, and finely chopped air-dried beef for a rich, earthy taste. Simmered in a luscious broth of chicken or vegetable stock enriched with cream and Gruyère cheese, these leafy parcels melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a unique way to explore Swiss cuisine, Capuns offers a delightful balance of rustic ingredients and indulgent flavors. Serve hot with its creamy sauce for a showstopping centerpiece that brings Swiss tradition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 leaves Swiss chard leaves
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 200 ml Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 100 grams Dried Grisons meat or air-dried beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 50 grams Butter
• 500 ml Chicken or vegetable broth
• 200 ml Heavy cream
• 100 grams Gruyère cheese

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the Swiss chard leaves thoroughly and trim the thick stalks, leaving only the flexible part of the leaf to ease wrapping.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to create a smooth batter.

Step 3

Finely chop the dried Grisons meat or air-dried beef and dice the onion. Melt half of the butter in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent. Add the chopped meat and cook briefly.

Step 4

Combine the onion and meat mixture into the flour batter, ensuring it is well mixed.

Step 5

Lay a Swiss chard leaf flat, place a spoonful of the batter mixture in the center, and fold the leaf to form a neat parcel. Continue with the remaining leaves and filling until all are used.

Step 6

In a large skillet or wide saucepan, melt the remaining butter and carefully place the capuns seam-side down. Allow them to gently brown on one side.

Step 7

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the capuns, ensuring they are partially submerged. Cover the pan and allow them to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Gently stir in the heavy cream, and sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over the top. Allow the capuns to simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Step 9

Serve the capuns hot, ensuring each serving includes a generous amount of the creamy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1706.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2920.1

Total Fat 162.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 898.1mg	0%
Sodium 7027.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 121.4g	0%

Vitamin D 204.8IU	0%
Calcium 1451.5mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1592.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.6%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 31.3%