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Open Forum => Recipe Exchange => Topic started by: SabrinaC on October 14, 2006, 02:47:16 AM
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SUNNY SPROUTED PATE *
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Sunny Seed mixture (see below):
1 ¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup brown sesame seeds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
½ medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, stringed and sliced
2 T. Braggs Liquid Aminos or 1 ½ T. Tamari
½ cup coarsely chopped herbs such as basil, oregano, parsley
½ tsp. Mrs. Dash
3 to 4 grinds of freshly ground black peper
DIRECTIONS:
• Soak Sunny Seed mixture 6 – 12 hours, in filtered cold water, covered
• Drain and rinse seeds, and drain again
• Add to food processor: Soaked seeds, red onion, celery, liquid Aminos, herbs, Mrs.
Dash, and pepper. Process until smooth
• Can eat right away, but best if refrigerated at least one hour before serving.
Keeps up to 3 days, covered in refrigerator
• Use pate to spread in sandwiches, lettuce roll-ups, sushi snacks, or as a dip for
chopped vegetables
Serves 16
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving – approximately 1 ½ T. each):
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 7 grams
Carbs: 6 grams
Protein: 2 grams
(* recipe in “Dr. Mercola’s Total Health Program”, Dr. Joseph Mercola)
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS:
Flax seeds – Omega 3 and 6 EFAs. Stabilizes and strengthens cell membranes, helps build new tissue, and accelerates cellular healing.
Sunflower seeds – 27% protein, 50% fat (polyunsaturated). Provides calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Also good source of some B-complex vitamins, as well as Vitamins A and D.
Sesame seeds – 18% protein, 50% fat (unsaturated). Good source of iron, phosphorus, and B-complex vitamins.
Pumpkin seeds – 29% protein, 46% fat (unsaturated). Excellent source of iron, phosphorus, and good source of calcium, Vitamins A and B-complex vitamins.
Red Onion – More antioxidants than white or yellow onions. Help lower blood pressure. Sulfur contained in onions deters cancer-causing pathogens.
Celery – Good source of Vitamins A, C, and B-complex vitamins. Also provides magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Being studied for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Basil – Protects cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage. Provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth. Also has anti-inflammatory properties, especially for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel conditions.
Oregano – Inhibits the growth of bacteria and is a potent antioxidant. Very good source of iron, manganese, calcium, Vitamins C and A, and Omega 3 EFA.
Parsley – Helps neutralize certain carcinogens, functions as an antioxidant, and is an excellent source of Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and folic acid.