Category Archives: Main dish
Lemon parsley Mediterranean bulgur
About:
A very easy rice with lemon and parsley. Here I used green chillies for spice but feel free to customise as per your taste. I used Mediterranean bulgur as a healthy variation to rice –alternatively any rice of choice can be used and follow the same procedure.
This dish is great for breakfast, lunch and even for packed lunch.
I served this with coriander-mint chives raita (link)
Health Benefits:
Parsley is rich in many vital vitamins, including Vitamin C, B 12, K and A. This means parsley keeps your immune system strong, tones your bones and heals the nervous system, too. It helps flush out excess fluid from the body, thus supporting kidney function. However, the herb contains oxalates, which can cause problems for those with existing kidney and gall bladder problems. Regular use of parsley can help control your blood pressure. The folic acid in this herb is like a tonic for your heart.
Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
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Fresh herbs vegetable rice
About:
This herbed vegetable rice entree is a one-pot-wonder, including the carbohydrates, vegetables, and protein with the flavours of fresh herbs for a complete meal.
Health benefits:
Fresh basil is a good source of vitamin A (called pro-vitamin A) and helps protect against free-radical damage. It’s also a good source of magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamin C. Basil has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes cardiovascular health. Basil leaves are tastiest (and healthiest)
Sage is an outstanding memory enhancer. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Sage has dietary fiber, vitamin A (carotenoid), calcium, and iron. Sage can be found fresh, dried, or ground and is a great addition to stuffing’s and warmer dishes.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 30 minutes (including the cooking time of rice)
Cooking time: 30 minutes (Potato takes longer to cook)
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