This dish just created its self. I happened to have the ingredients and then they just came together and if I may say so myself it's a real tasty dish.
Broccoli is one of the those staple ingredients that we all need to eat lots of. It's also one of the veggies we don't have to spend extra money on buying biologically grown! The main health benefit of this humble veg is it's detoxifying ability. Believe it or not it's better for you steamed than raw, as your system can better utilise it that way. Another great benefit is that broccoli can help rebuild your vitamin D deficiency, something most of us here in the both have. Broccoli contains high levels of both vitamin K & A. Vitamin K is needed for bone formation and is needed for blood clotting. Vitamin A is among others supportive of vision.
Ingredients, serves two portions:
1/2 head of broccoli
1/3 fresh chilli
2/3 block of feta
Zest from 1 lemon (preferably non waxed bio lemon)
1-2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp cold pressed extra virgin olive oil/cold pressed sunflower oil
salt and pepper
between 150-200 grams dried pasta
- Put your pasta water on to boil.
- Wash the broccoli and halve. Using one half, tear of chunks from the main body of the broccoli. Slice the stalk into strips.
- Wash the lemon and zest into a bowl, add the oil and salt & pepper.
- Toast the hemp seeds slightly, this brings out their nutty flavour, allow to cool and then add to the oil.
- Deseed the chilli, try not to touch and if you do wash your hands. Don't rub your eyes. Add to the oil mix.
- While the pasta cooks steam the broccoli. I prefer mine to have a bit of a bite to it, so I take it out while its still a bit hard because it will continue cooking when taken off the heat. Add to the oil and mix.
- Add the cooked pasta and then add the cubed feta. Season and enjoy!
No comments:
Post a Comment