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By Dana Jacobi for the American Institute for Cancer Research
Kale had his moment of power. Watercress now deserves attention, or so says the Washington Post recently, citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the recent list of the 41 fruits and vegetables and watercress A number based on its nutrient content. Here is the full list and the definition of fruits and vegetables ofPowerhouse CDC.
Eat what experts recommend, requires that you love. We have known about the health benefits of carbon for centuries, for example, but always on the basis of serving a lot of success as a leader delicious sauteed seduce for salads with garlic and olive oil. Finally, the chips are crispy cabbage put the popularity of these cruciferous vegetables on top.
Peppery watercress can become so ubiquitous? Maybe so. Especially now that at least one production company is marketing its tender branches leaves in a bag, which comes from the tedious task of driving, woody watercress. Cresson bag stay fresh longer, but is prepared. An alternative that is cheaper, but you still have to do the prep work, buy watercress in the Asian markets, where the rapid rotation promotes fresh, and you can have two sets for what to get the cost of the supermarket.
This cold soup is one of my favorite dishes watercress. On hot days, your color is so refreshing as this soup without milk flavors. Production requires only four ingredients and the work is very simple. Moreover, the combination of sweet peas is watercress softens its bite, so it's a good introduction to the family members who might find surprising warmth.
After the soup, try the next sauteed watercress. Wok, stems and all, with slices of ginger, garlic and a little chicken broth makes a simple dish delicious. Finally, if you like spicy watercress in a salad, combined use with endive sliced and dressed with a vinaigrette with Dijon mustard. As soon as a way to show that you have set an elegant table and enjoyed the food, the classic combination of watercress and endive remains one of the best ways to enjoy watercress.
Chilled Pea and watercress soup
- 2 cups frozen peas small
- 1 ½ cup watercress branches, with as stalk, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- , Broth low sodium chicken 1 cup low-fat
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4c. Chives for garnish
In a large saucepan, combine peas, watercress, onions and broth. 1 cup of water. Bring the soup to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until peas are tender, about 10 minutes. The broth, uncovered, for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Puree soup with a hand blender or transfer the soup in a blender; Turn until the soup is smooth or leave some texture you want. Soup to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature soup.
Cool the soup, covered, in the refrigerator until very cold, 6-24 hours.
Make seasoning and serve cold soup in large shallow bowls and garnish each with 1 teaspoon chives.
These can be frozen soup. Thaw in the refrigerator. If the soup is thawed grainy, its turning into a blender.
Ingredients for 4 people.
Per serving: 67 calories, <1 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 12 g carbohydrates,
5 g protein, 3 g fiber, 225 mg sodium.
Recipes for a healthy life and a healthy weight: Something else is written by Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook and employees to New Badge AICR America Cookbook.
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