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This is a very nutritious modified classic gumbo that omits the usual carbs from roux and fats from bacon. It has no seafood and keeps or freezes well. High in vitamins and minerals, it is complimented with cornbread.
I made this recipe up for my kids - it is a good way to get them eating healthy without knowing it! The Spiru-Tein adds vitamins, minerals & protein.
Of course, you will probably make more than one. I like this recipe because if you want one, you can make one and pop it into the toaster oven. If you want to make a batch, then just multiply the recipe.
This easy recipe awakens your tastebuds. I got the idea from one of the chefs on tv, then made it my own.
Sweet salad that can be used at any meal, appetizer, lunch, dinner or dessert.
Uses healthy ingredients:
Sesame seeds - are a very good source of manganese and copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. In addition, sesame seeds contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin. Both of these substances belong to a group of special beneficial fibers called lignans, and have been shown to have a cholesterol-lowering effect
Olive Oil - lowers cholesterol, blood pressure and reduces body fat.
Avocado - added to salads helps the body absorb the health-promoting carotenoids that vegetables provide and contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol..
Spinach - provides more nutrients than any other food and is an excellent source for vitamin K, A, manganese and folate, it also contains at least 13 different flavonoid compounds that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents.
Pure Grade B Maple Syrup - contains many minerals including zinc and manganese important in energy production and antioxidant defenses if you are deficient in this mineral the level of HDL good cholesterol is decreased.
More information at http://whfoods.org/foodstoc.php
My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. It's easy and very filling!
Serves 4