Posted the 26/04/2008 15:09:00 by Breakfast Lab - Fearless Breakfast Experiments for a Happy Healthy and Delicious Existence (visit website)
Burdock root is known as a blood purifier and garlic, Nama Shoyu and asparagus support the immune system. Asparagus also has a diuretic effect, which is good for treating water retention. But more importantly -- it tastes absolutely amazing!
Recipe
1 cup Asparagus Stalks 40 cal more nutrition data
1/2 cup of Burdock Root 55 cal more nutrition data
2 tsp of Nama Shoyu
1 clove of garlic
Scrub burdock to get the skin off. Cut it into matchsticks. Throw burdock, asparagus (with spices or finely chopped garlic, if you wish) in a pan to lightly sautée or pan-boil in minimum amount of water on high heat. When the asparagus turn bright green, turn off heat. Eat, enjoy and laugh at how easy this was.
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 4-5 minutes
You might want to eat this in combination with brown rice or some other whole grain, since it is very low in calories.
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