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Golabki or Chard Bundles, Vegetarian

Today I am hoping to repeat the success of a recent meal in recreating what my mother  used to call "Pigs in the Blanket," a much loved stuffed cabbage recipe. My husband, who of Polish heritage, calls them golabki, which is pronounced "Gawumky." I made up a recipe to use up the excess chard and kale in our garden, and they tasted really delicious! Here is my original recipe: Ingredients: 1  cup cooked quinoa.  1 cup of ground beef substitute (I used Trader Joe's brand) Sauteed half of a large onion Sauteed mushrooms, about 7 medium size 2 cloves garlic, also sauteed. About 20 chard or kale leaves, on the large side. Blanche kale or chard leaves briefly. Cool and remove center stem. Set aside. Add quinoa and beef substitute to sauteed veggies. Add 2 beaten eggs and seasoning (fresh parsley, ground red pepper). Fill and roll bundles and secure with toothpick, Put broth and some tomato sauce in bottom of large skillet. I used the water that I blanch