Low Carb Capuns
Transform your traditional Swiss comfort food into a guilt-free delight with this Low Carb Capuns recipe! Perfect for those following keto or low-carb lifestyles, this dish features tender Swiss chard leaves wrapped around a rich, savory filling of ground chicken, almond flour, and creamy cheeses. Blanched chard leaves serve as a wholesome alternative to pasta, while the creamy sauce infused with butter, heavy cream, and nutmeg adds indulgent flavor without extra carbs. Quick and satisfying, this dish is ready in just an hour and makes a perfect centerpiece for a nutritious yet hearty meal. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these keto-friendly Capuns are a deliciously unique twist on Swiss Alpine cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large leaves Swiss chard leaves
- 250 grams Ground chicken
- 50 grams Almond flour
- 1 large Egg
- 100 grams Full-fat Greek yogurt
- 50 grams Cream cheese
- 1 small, finely chopped Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon, freshly grated Nutmeg
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the Swiss chard leaves for 1 minute until just tender. Remove immediately and plunge into ice water to cool. Drain and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, egg, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Lay out a Swiss chard leaf on a clean surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture at the base of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll it up tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Arrange the Capuns seam-side down in the skillet. Gently pour the heavy cream over the Capuns, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet, and let the Capuns cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through.
Remove the Capuns carefully with a slotted spoon and place on a serving dish.
Increase the heat and reduce the cooking liquid slightly until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Drizzle this sauce over the Capuns.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.6 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.6 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 3968 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.0 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3543 mg | 75% | |
*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.
