Vegetarian Capuns

Discover the charm of Swiss Alpine cuisine with Vegetarian Capuns, a delightful twist on a traditional dish from the Graubünden region! These tender Swiss chard leaves are artfully wrapped around a savory filling made of nutmeg-seasoned batter, Swiss cheese, and aromatic sautéed onions and garlic. Simmered gently in a flavorful vegetable broth and finished with a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with paprika and black pepper, this recipe offers a comforting yet elegant dining experience. Perfect for vegetarians, it combines wholesome ingredients with time-honored techniques to create a satisfying dish that’s both authentic and modern. Serve these Swiss delicacies as a hearty appetizer or a show-stopping main course for your next dinner gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Swiss chard leaves
• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 100 grams Swiss cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 piece Onion, finely chopped
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 500 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Blanch the Swiss chard leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg to form a smooth batter.

Step 3

Stir in the grated Swiss cheese into the batter.

Step 4

In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the batter mixture.

Step 6

Lay one chard leaf flat and place a spoonful of the batter mixture in the center. Wrap the leaf around the filling like a parcel. Repeat with the remaining leaves and batter.

Step 7

In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Carefully place the wrapped capuns into the broth, cover, and let simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the batter is cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the capuns from the broth and keep warm.

Step 10

Add the heavy cream to the leftover broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with black pepper and paprika.

Step 11

Serve the capuns hot, drizzled with the creamy broth sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1920.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2063.8

Total Fat 108.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 636.4mg	0%
Sodium 5665.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 83.5g	0%

Vitamin D 151.3IU	0%
Calcium 1577.3mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 4374.9mg	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: 46.6%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 37.5%