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Charred Zucchini
Charred zucchini is a beautiful addition to your dinner plate – on top of an omelet or sliced in a salad. It goes beautifully with many other body-healing, anti-bloating Eat Burn Sleep recipes.
A good dose of potassium is essential to the body for electrolytes, aiding water balance. The phytonutrients promote bowel regularity, too.
Zucchini is so good for everyone’s health.
Lowering cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attacks, and improving metabolic balance.
Cooked simply. It tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 medium size zucchini
- 1/2 tsp of sea salt
- A crunch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
Directions
Preheat your oven (fan oven) on the grill/broiler mode. Cut the zucchini length-wise and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with sea salt, a scrunch of black pepper, and drizzle the olive oil.
Place under the grill for 10 minutes or until it darkens. Take out of the oven and serve immediately as a side dish.
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Cream of Broccoli & Zucchini Soup
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This cream of broccoli and zucchini soup is a delicious way to improve your gut and mental health!
Did you know that broccoli has bioactive compounds and phytochemicals that have powerful health-promoting effects on the body?
Broccoli plays a major part in balancing gut microbiota and decreasing inflammation. Mental well-being is increased as a result, along with a whole lot of other physical benefits.
It is often said that if you are going to eat one vegetable alone, broccoli would be the safe bet for optimum nutrition.
The skin on zucchini offers folate, which is essential for producing red and white blood cells. Particularly important for times of rapid growth, as in pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. Your growing children will benefit (and love!) this soup.
Strengthening the immune and promoting collagen, this soup does more than satisfy the taste buds!
Enjoy every mouthful. Slowly.
Pair Cream of Broccoli and Zucchini Soup with:
Ingredients
- 1 medium broccoli
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 liter (34fl oz.) of beef or chicken stock (water or vegetable stock works)
- 1 tsp of sea salt
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 can or 120ml of full fat coconut milk or 6 tbsp of coconut cream
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
Directions
Chop the onion, broccoli, zucchini, and garlic cloves.
Place the olive oil in a deep pan and sweat the onion and crushed garlic for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add the chopped broccoli, zucchini as well as the salt and pepper. Cook on medium for about 5 minutes sitting the vegetables around.
Add the beef/chicken stock or water and cover. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes. Switch the heat off and let it cool down for 5 to 10 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and cumin and blend.
It is ready!
Storage Tips
This keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days
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