Swiss Chard with Rice

Wash 2 bunches of Swiss chard and chop them finely. In a pot, sauté 1 finely diced onion and 2 long green peppers in ½ tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) of vegetable oil. Add 1 tablespoon of salça (Turkish tomato/pepper paste) and stir. Add the chopped Swiss chard along with 2 tablespoons of rinsed and picked-over rice. Add ½ dessert spoon of salt and Aleppo pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, then pour in 1 tea glass (about 100 ml / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of water and cook over low heat. You can serve with garlic yogurt.

About This Recipe

Swiss chard contains a notably significant amount of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K. Thanks to these nutrients, it is an effective vegetable for protecting and strengthening bone health. It strengthens bones, supports their growth and development, and also helps strengthen teeth. Like nearly all dark leafy greens, Swiss chard is highly rich in antioxidants. Due to the antioxidant compounds it contains, it has anti-cancer properties. In particular, it helps prevent colon cancer. Regular consumption means fighting cancer — it should be eaten in abundance… If you suffer from hemorrhoids (known locally as basur) and are looking for a solution, you should definitely consume Swiss chard regularly. Swiss chard contains high levels of beta-carotene, which helps protect eye health. It is known to be beneficial for eye conditions such as glaucoma and night blindness. This healing vegetable also contains biotin, a compound that directly stimulates hair follicles. Mix a small amount of Swiss chard with honey and apply it to your hair roots. After a while, you will see for yourself that hair loss is minimized and new hair begins to grow. This mask also increases the shine of your hair. Additionally, thanks to the vitamins A and C it contains, hair roots are strengthened. Today, diabetes is unfortunately a problem for a great many people. As you know, people with diabetes cannot consume everything they please — they must always pay attention to what they eat. People who are at risk of diabetes or who already have diabetes can comfortably consume Swiss chard. This healing vegetable contains syringic acid and fiber, which help regulate blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, you should definitely consume plenty of dark leafy greens.

Today we have prepared our Swiss Chard with Rice recipe for you. You should also definitely try our Wheat and Swiss Chard Dolma (Stuffed Leaves) recipe at some point. Bon appétit!