I Love my raw food! Not that I eat only raw – I love cooking and indulging with variety of foods. But I always get excited when my raw food tastes exactly as cooked but I know it is fully alive. So here is a rich nourishing recipe that will satisfy both vegans or carnivores.
Ingredients:
4 large or 5 medium zucchini
1 bunch cilantro – chopped
1/4 C raw tahini
1/4 C first cold pressed olive oil
2 Tbsp cumin
1/3 C raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 C ground flax seeds (flax meal)
4 cloves garlic – chopped
1/2 C freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
Preparation:
Place all the ingredients in the food processor and process until creamy.
Preparation time: 15 min Total time: 15 min
Serves: about 2.5 cups
Serve with pita chips or veggie bites as a dip. Arrange on top of salads. Serve as a side dish. Use in pita pockets.
I cannot even begin to tell you the health benefits of this green food:
– thanks to flax meal you will get all 9 essential amino acids with one serving – it is the full spectrum of amino acids – meaning the best quality protein;
– you will get 1.5 g Omega-3 fatty acids – considering the recommended daily dose is 2.35 g – you are almost there;
– As with every raw food you will get a significant dose of essential vitamins and minerals plus the glycemic load is zero;
– cumin is a potent antioxidant and is good for digestion; garlic is one of the top 5 superfoods.
Enjoy this easy, healthful and delicious recipe!