Start your autumn with this deliciously exotic Indonesian Watercress soup. Not to be confused with water chestnuts, this leafy aquatic plant is of the cruciferous family, which also includes cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and collard greens. It contains more iron than spinach and more calcium than milk! Watercress is rich in vitamins A, C and E and contains significant amounts of folic acid. This recipe can be enjoyed hot or cold, as a starter or as a light meal!
Ingredients:
10 oz. watercress
1 Tbs. crunchy peanut butter
2 Tbs. oil
2 cups vegetable stock, cube
2 cups water
2 tsp. of turmeric
pinch of nutmeg, optional
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 large chunk ginger
Directions:
- Mix salt, pepper, nutmeg and turmeric in a bowl with enough soy sauce to make a paste.
- Heat oil in a sauce pan, add ginger and fry for a few seconds; add peanut butter.
- Stir rapidly (peanut butter will stick to the bottom of the pan); after 30 seconds add vegetable stock and stir frequently.
- Take a ladle full of the stock and add to the turmeric past; stir the paste into the liquid in the bowl. Add the rest of the soy and the turmeric mixture to the pan and stir.
- Add watercress to the pan and cook for about 5-10 mins until the watercress is cooked.
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A
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vegetables and reduced cancer risk. The study, conducted
by researchers at Michigan State University and the
University of New Mexico, observed Polish women accustomed
to a cabbage-heavy diet who immigrated to the United
States.
Results indicate that within one generation, breast cancer risk tripled to match that of U.S. women. Subjects in the study who ate about four servings of cabbage or sauerkraut every week during adolescence were 74 percent less likely to get breast cancer than women who ate about one and a half or less servings of Sauerkraut every week.
Breast cancer is the second cause of cancer deaths among women. Be sure to eat a diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables to reduce the chance this deadly disease.
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An
energetic vegetarian, DJ Kim is an inspiration to
many. With his optimistic outlook and positive attitude,
DJ strives to make a difference for both people and
animals with the conception of Java Green, his all-vegetarian
café in Washington, DC. A local favorite of residents
in the nation’s capital, Java Green’s menu
includes veggie comfort foods, such as vegan BBQ
drumsticks, mock “ham and cheese” sandwiches,
portabello panini, and mock "tuna" salad.
DJ is also a strong supporter of animal protection organizations. He frequently holds fundraisers at Java Green and donates his food for public awareness events. Animal advocates will enjoy his delicious cruelty-free fare after a protest at USDA in honor of World Farm Animals Day. Click here for details on the event!
For this & other veg-friendly
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