The health benefits of green tea in a delicious whole grain couscous:easy recipes easy recipes

Many health benefits have been associated with drinking green tea. They include a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Green tea has been shown to speed up your metabolism, which in turn helps burn more calories.

There are obviously many reasons to drink green tea. There are also other ways to get health benefits than just drinking. Cooking with green tea – is another great way to get the health benefits that this old drink has to offer. Try this recipe that combines beautifully green tea, vegetables and whole grains in a dish tasty and healthy.

Ingredients for two portions of main dish or four servings of dish

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

1 small sweet potato, chopped

1/2 an onion chopped medium well

1 rib celery, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp yellow curry powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup whole wheat couscous

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup chicken broth, hot (homemade is best)

1/2 cup prepared, hot green tea (tea suppliers follow your instructions of beer)

1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

1/4 cup chopped Chinese chives

Directions

Heat coconut oil in a skillet large heavy bottomed on medium heat. Add the shredded sweet potato and onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, yellow curry powder and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook for one minute.

Transfer to a large bowl and add the heat proof golden raisins, whole wheat couscous, chicken broth and green tea. Stir until well combined and then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Discover and then gently fluff couscous with a fork. Transfer to serving plates. Top with chopped pistachios and scallion.

Tips and suggestions

Make vegan couscous using the broth instead of chicken broth.

For a heartier fare dish, add cooked chicken, shrimp, beef or tofu.

It is important to realize that bad ingredients always will do bad food while great ingredients along with proper technique can produce outstanding food. Choose your ingredients wisely. When to drink or eat anything for health benefits, it makes sense to choose a product that is loaded with pesticides and artificial fertilizers. Opt for natural and organic ingredients whenever possible. Your health and your taste buds will thank you!

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