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Spicy bread – Oats, Whole wheat and Basil
Health benefits:
Basil is considered one of the healthiest herbs. It’s best when fresh, exuding a sweet, earthy aroma that indicates not only the promise of pleasantly pungent flavour, but an impressive list of nutrients. Vitamin K, essential for blood clotting, is one of them. Just two tablespoons of basil provides 29 percent of the daily recommended value.
This delicious light bread loaf is healthy as its packed with whole wheat, oats and fresh basil. This is so easy to make and freshly baked.
Makes: 800gms loaf
Baking time: 30-35mins
Preparation time: 20mins
Please share with your friends:
Pepper squash (butternut) brown rice
Health benefits:
Butternut squash is rich source of vitamin A which is heart healthy, good for once vision and skin.
It is also excellent source for vitamin C and other potent antioxidants. It is anti – inflammatory, high in fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. These nutrients can help stabilize blood sugar.
Though all varieties of squash are good nutrition choices, winter varieties tend to be more nutrient-dense.
So try this Rice with Butternut Squash warming dish is full of flavour from the tender butternut squash and combination of herbs. And to make it healthier I have used brown rice.
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chitra's Healthy Kitchen 