Going Nuts to Avoid Red Meat
December 29th, 2006
Nuts and seeds are becoming immensely popular due to their health benefits. They provide a wealth of healthy fatty acids, which help to recude bad cholesterol. They are also full of vitamins and minerals and make a great alternative to meat. Here is a terrific recipe for a meatloaf alternative that you may like even better than meatloaf itself. And your body will definitely get a kick out of it.
It’s easy to make and you can use it for sandwiches or in any way meatloaf is used.
- 1 cup almonds (vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B2, minerals, healthy fats)
- 1 cup raw peanuts (protein, magnesium, calcium, minerals, vitamin E, vitamin B3)
- 1 cup walnuts (tannin antioxidants, iodine for healthy thyroid, omega-3 fatty acids helps reduce cholesterol levels, vitamins B and E)
- ¼ cup flax seeds or sesame seeds (calcium, magnesium, phytosterols to reduce cholesterol)
- ¼ cup lecithin granules (regulates cholesterol, aids arteries)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (vitamin B, magnesium, iron, fiber, manganese for energy and protein assimilation, selenium for thyroid health and combines well with vitamin E)
- 2 cups tomato paste (vitamins C and A, potassium, iron, betacarotene and lycopene antioxidants, cancer-fighting chlorogenic acids)
- 4 cloves garlic (blood cleanser, liver tonic, vitamins C and B6, selenium)
- ¼ cup fresh thyme (promotes perspiration which cleanses the body, antiseptic, relieves coughs and congestion, omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoid antioxidants, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K)
- 1/8 cup oregano (flavonoid antioxidants, antibacterial, antiviral)
- 1 Ts fresh rosemary (improves digestions, stimulates immune system, increases circulation, anti-inflammatory and bronchial dilator)
- 1 ts Cayenne pepper (anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, circulation stimulator)
- 1 chopped onion (flavonoid antioxidants, blood cleanser)
- ¼ cup olive oil (oleic acid and other fatty acids help control cholesterol, vitamin E, phenol antioxidants, benefits for colon, heart, and liver)
- 2 eggs (beta carotene)
- Salt and pepper to taste
To prepare, begin by mixing the nuts and spices (including garlic) in a food processor to a course grind. There should be some small pieces of nuts remaining. Cook the onion in olive oil until it is slightly carmelized, then add the cooked onion, cooked rice, two-thirds of the tomoto paste and the eggs to the nut and spice mixture in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking pan and cover the top with the remaining tomato paste. Bake uncovered for one hour at 425 degrees or until the sides begin to brown. Remove and let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Almond photo by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Koyaanis_Qatsi
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