{ TASTES }
GREEN BOWL Yields 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS :
To make the spirulina sauce: Soak the cashews in a bowl of cold water for eight hours. Drain, rinse well and blend with the other ingredients until smooth and creamy.
n 1 black radish, peeled and julienned n 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned n 3 Tbs. olive oil n 1 Tbs. cider vinegar n 1 small head broccoli, washed and cut into florets n 6 oz. green beans, washed and trimmed n 2 small shallots, peeled and finely chopped n 1 handful baby spinach leaves, washed n 2 small avocados, halved and pitted n 1½ tsp. poppy seeds n 1 pinch gomasio n salt and pepper
To make the bowl: Season the radish and cucumber strips with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little of the olive oil and the cider vinegar. Cook the broccoli florets in a saucepan of boiling, salted water for two minutes, until al dente. Drain the broccoli and immediately immerse the florets in a bowl of ice water. Cook the green beans the same way for seven to 10 minutes, then drain and immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain the broccoli and beans and season with the remaining olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper.
For the spirulina sauce: n 1 large handful cashews n 1 Tbs. cider vinegar n 1 Tbs. mustard n 3 Tbs. olive oil n 1 tsp. green spirulina powder n 2 Tbs. water n salt To serve: n 1 quantity spirulina sauce n sunflower seeds n fresh mint leaves (or fresh herbs of your choice), washed and chopped n a few cooked chickpeas n pumpkin seeds
To serve, divide the julienned vegetables and spinach leaves between four plates and add the broccoli and beans. Arrange the avocado halves alongside and scatter over the poppy seeds and gomasio. Add a generous amount of spirulina sauce in the center of each bowl or serve separately. Scatter over sunflower seeds, chopped mint, cooked chickpeas and pumpkin seeds.
Spirulina is a type of cyanobacteria, often referred to as bluegreen algae, packed with nutrients, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Spirulina has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, can help lower ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels and may help reduce blood pressure and lower blood sugar.” —Jessica Kishpaugh, certified holistic nutritionist, LoYo Wellness, Wyckoff
BERGENMAG.COM
103
MARCH 2021