Friday, May 27, 2011

Absurdly Healthy But Delicious.

Quick post.

Just made dinner.

Nearly cried it was so delicious and flavorful. Yes, I am that good in the kitchen, y'all.

(Might be a bit of an exaggeration).

We had:
Grilled veggie kabobs
AND
Spinach-Bulgur Patties with Skordalia on Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Burger Buns

Ok, I know it sounds really crunchy granola. You're probably thinking that it's rabbit food. But let me tell you - the burgers were rich and flavorful, made crispy by frying the patties in a bit in olive oil. They were dense and chewy. Filling.

The skordalia was a delicious concontion I could have eaten by the spoonful. Nutty with a kick of cayenne! And the buns were warm and made a nice little cocoon for the burgers.

The best about all this though was how obscenely healthy the dinner was, even though I probably ate way too much. I substituted kale for spinach, loading the burgers with all sorts of nutrients. Kale can greatly reduce the risk of cancer, detoxify the body, and reduce inflammation. It is rich in antioxidants. Bulgur is high in fiber and is a low glycemic index food. Low glycemic index foods are better for you because they produce only small fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin levels compared with high glycemic index foods like rice and potatoes. The almonds in the skordalia provided protein and prevent heart problems and diabetes. Finally, Ezekiel bread is the best sort of bread you could possibly eat. It's sprouted, meaning that the important enzymes are released from the germ of the grain. The enzymatic action enables the body to assimilate the vitamins and minerals more efficiently. Plus, the sprouting process naturally increases the protein content and decreases the calories and carbohydrates found in the original grain.

Basically, my body is wildly infatuated with my dinner. And my taste buds were even pleased in the process.

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