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Sneaky Chef Recipe: Green Puree

Posted November 20, 2007 at 12:56AM in Sneaky Chef Recipes, Tips and Suggestions by sneakychef | Back

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Green Puree
Green Puree is used in the following recipes:
Magic Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 cups raw baby spinach
2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
1 cup sweet green peas, frozen
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons water

Makes 2 cups

If using raw spinach, thoroughly wash it, even if the package says "prewashed." Using a vegetable steamer, steam broccoli in 2 inches of water in a tightly covered pot for about 10 minutes until very tender. Add the frozen peas and raw or frozen spinach (or collards) to the steamer basket for the last five minutes of steaming.

Alternatively, place broccoli, spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes until very tender.

Once cooked, drain the broccoli, spinach, and peas and place them in the bowl of your food processor along with 2 tablespoons of water. Puree on high until as smooth as possible. Stop occasionally and push contents from the top to the bottom. If necessary, add the third tablespoon of water to make a smoother puree.

Nutritional Information:

Spinach (See nutritional information in Purple Puree)

Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense, healthiest foods on the planet, and with the exception of kids (and famously George Bush), it happens to be a favorite of most other Americans. Broccoli is high in protein and fiber. In just one half cup, you get 2 grams of fiber and 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. This antioxidant boosts immunity against everyday colds, the flu, heart disease and all cancers. As one of the best vegetable sources of calcium, it also strengthens growing bones and teeth.

Green Peas A good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium, these little wonders help boost immunity and have great cold-fighting potential. They also protect against heart disease and all types of cancer. They're high in the little known vitamin K, which strengthens bones, and they're high in iron, which provides greater energy levels and improved learning. Incredibly, one cup of green peas actually has more protein than a large egg.

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