After Spring quinoa salad, here you are the Iron man dedicated one:
- quinoa is a pseudocereal rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and iron (4.6 mg per 100 gr);
- cannellini beans, like other legumes, contain a good quantity of iron (4.5 mg per 100 gr);
- dried tomatoes are a considerable source of iron (9.1 per 100 gr);
- and, last but not least, vitamin C contained in bell peppers (166 mg per 100 gr) is really helpful to absorb all non-heme iron above mentioned.
Should I add something to explain the reason why I chose that name for this salad?
INGREDIENTS:
125 gr quinoa
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped*
250 gr pre-cooked cannellini beans
1 spring onion, minced
1 handful dried tomatoes, minced
1 tsp capers, minced
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs tartar sauce or vegan mayonnaise (optional)
thyme to taste
thyme to taste
PROCEDURE:
Rinse quinoa and cook in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 10/15 minutes. When it's cooked, cool it down under running water and add to other ingredients in a bowl. Season with oil and the sauce of your choice and sprinkle with thyme to taste. Ready!
*yes, I know it's not in season, but sometimes my body needs to make an exception.
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