Artichoke Caper Risotto
The star of my artichoke caper risotto is the addition of Swiss chard. I am a huge fan of the leafy green beauty. It’s perfectly safe for those with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. The “risotto” vibe comes from bio available gluten-free short grain brown rice and I also added capers and chopped parsley. It’s super easy to put together and delicious as is or along with grilled chicken or wild-caught fish.
Benefits of Swiss Chard
- Improves circulation and supports healthy blood clotting due to its vitamin K content
- Helps prevent cancer such as colon cancer
- Helps to regulate blood sugar levels
- Reduces risk of stroke and diabetes
- Boosts cognitive development
- Supports bone health
- Prevents macular degeneration and night blindness due to its rich content of vitamin A
Swiss chard is among the iodine-containing foods recommended by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Although Swiss chard is similar to other leafy greens like kale, mustard and collard greens which contain goitrogens, Swiss chard does not contain goitrogens (compounds that interrupt the body’s ability to produce thyroid hormones) and therefore, is permissible for anyone with thyroid health concerns.
Swiss Chard Nutritional Values
Key points to note for people with thyroid disease is that not only is it free of goitrogenic compounds, Swiss chard is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, C, E, B2, and B6. magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, and iron. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, choline, calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
Swiss chard is also rich in magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, and iron. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, choline, calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
Finally, Swiss chard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, choline, calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth gluten-free & low-sodium
- 1 cup short grain brown rice bio available, gluten-free
- 2 Tbs ghee
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 bunch Swiss chard cut into ribbons
- 1 jar artichoke hearts drained
- 2 Tbs capers
- 1 handful parsley chopped
- Sea salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook rice using vegetable broth instead or water - bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Continue cooking until the liquid has been absorbed (approximately 40-45 mins).
- While the rice is cooking, saute ghee until melted, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and Swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add artichoke hearts and capers and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Combine the rice, Swiss chard mixture and parsley in a bowl.
- Season with sea salt & pepper.
- Serve with protein of choice if desired.
