Amaranth Salad with Garbanzo Beans and Herbs
High-energy Vegetarian Salad Recipe Using an Ancient Grain
Nov 6, 2009
This recipe is very purifying naturally. Great pre-game or pre-race, this complex-carbohydrate rich salad is just what you want on-the-go. It is very fibrous and so facilitates digestion. Amaranth is rich in B-Complex vitamins; as well, this recipe contains an anti-oxidant power pack with all the organic produce in this one. The garbanzo beans and the ancient grain together create an easily-absorbed full protein. Perfect for those who need to lower their glycemic index, diabetics, women who are pregnant or nursing, or those who suffer from mood swings or PMS.
This will be quick & easy to digest and give you an energy boost. The ancient grains are easily absorbed and enzyme-rich. Avocados contain oleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid-rich oil. Oleic acid aids in building the strength of human hair, skin and nails It is high in A and D vitamins also. These vitamins are necessary for full body functions; vitamin D improves mood, energy levels and wards off depression.
The salad calls for grape seed, sesame and olive oils, all of which are also EFA’s. If you are suffering from pre-competition nerves or anxiety, this contains the nutrients you need to fight that and stabilize the nerves. It is clarifying all-round for the nervous system. The tomatoes and the herbs contain bioflavinoids and anti-oxidants which are essential growth maintenance and repair of body tissues/cell function. The lycopene found in raw tomatoes improves prostate health in men, and promotes skin cell renewal.
Vitamin C assists in iron absorption. All leafy greens, including herbs contain iron. The herbs in this recipe are also Calcium-rich to promote bone density and deep sleep. The vitamin C found in the vegetables assist in the absorption of these critical minerals.
Amaranth Salad with Garbanzo Beans and Herbs
Ingredients:
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 cup organic corn
- 1 whole avocado, sliced and peeled
- 1 cup organic whole Amaranth, rinsed and cooked
- teaspoon grape seed oil
- ½ cup chopped organic peppers, red or yellow or both
- 2 ripe organic Roma tomatoes, seeded and sliced. Grape tomatoes could also work
- ½ organic red onion, (or green onion is good, too) finely diced
- 1 handful organic cilantro
- 1 handful organic parsley
- 1 handful organic mint (optional, but very nice in the warmer months)
- 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon rind (optional)
- dash sea salt or Himalayan Crystal salt (very mineral-rich)
- dash non-irradiated cayenne pepper
To Make It:
- Wash your hands thoroughly-always, but especially for this one.
- Boil up 2 cups of water and a dash of salt. Cook the amaranth through: put it in a large bowl, with the grape seed oil and cover with 1 cup of boiling water. Leave the mixture for 40 min, fluffing with a fork to separate the grains from time to time.
- If you have missed any slicing or chopping of herbs or veggies, now id the time to catch up.
- Before adding the remaining salad ingredients, rub the cooked grains in your hands to remove any lumps. The grains will retain a little crunch.
- Toss everything together and season with a dash of cayenne pepper.
Serves 2, with leftovers for lunch.
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