October 10, 2011

Brussels Sprouts and Potato


Recently I was engaged in a conversation about Super foods based on ANDI scores (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score) and I realised that I was not cooking some of the top-tier vegetables on that list often.
Below is the list of super foods that you too could include in your daily meals.

Top 30 Super Foods

1. Collard/Mustard/Turnip Greens…1000
2. Kale ………………………………………1000
3. Watercress ……………………………..1000
4. Bok Choy ……………………………….. 824
5. Spinach …………………………………. 739
6. Broccoli Rabe …………………………. 715
7. Chinese/Napa Cabbage …………… 704
8. Brussels Sprouts …………………….. 672
9. Swiss Chard …………………………… 670
10. Arugula ……………………………….. 559
11. Cabbage ………………………………. 481
12. Romaine Lettuce …………………… 389
13. Broccoli ……………………………….. 376
14. Red Pepper …………………………… 366
15. Carrot Juice ………………………….. 344
16. Tomato/Tomato Products ………. 190 – 300
17. Cauliflower …………………………… 295
18. Strawberries …………………………. 212
19. Pomegranate Juice ………………… 193
20. Blackberries …………………………. 178
21. Plum ……………………………………. 157
22. Raspberries …………………………… 145
23. Blueberries ……………………………. 130
24. Orange …………………………………. 109
25. Cantaloupe ……………………………. 100
26. Beans (all varieties) …………………. 57 – 104
27. Flax/Sunflower/Sesame Seeds ….. 52 – 78
28. Pistachios ………………………………. 48
29. Tofu ………………………………………. 37
30. Walnuts ………………………………….. 34


Brussels Sprouts was one of those nutritionally rich super veggies that I should have incorporated into my family's menu earlier. They belong to the cabbage family and look like miniature cabbage. Here is a simple yet delicious Sabji (Indian style stir fry) for you. 

Serves 6

Ingredients
1 Lb - Brussels sprouts (Halved)
2 - Medium Potato(Chopped
3 - Dry red chilly
3/4 Tsp - Red chilly powder
1/4 Tsp - Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tsp - Cumin Seeds / Jeera
1/2 C - Onion (Chopped)
1/8 C - water
Salt
Oil

Directions
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add dry red chilly and saute for a min. Add cumin seeds and saute until they cumin seeds into light brown color.
  • Add onion and saute until the onions are translucent
  • Add the red chilly powder, turmeric powder and saute for a min.
  • Add potatoes and cook for about 5 min and then add the Brussels sprouts. Add water and salt. Cook covered for 10 mins or until the Brussels sprouts are tender. Serve hot.
Note and Tips
  • It is very important not to overcook Brussels sprouts. Not only do they lose their nutritional value and taste but they will begin to emit the unpleasant sulfur smell associated with overcooked cruciferous vegetables.
  • To reduce the heat from the red chilly powder, you can substitute it with paprika powder

6 comments :

  1. lovely interesting combo..yum yum!!
    Am your happy follower :-)
    do visit my space when time permits..

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  2. Healthy dish..Nice click too...

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  3. sounds scrumptiously tasty..
    first time here..love your space..
    wonderful presentation..
    Am your happy follower now..:)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  4. Excellent taste and nutrition! I cooked w/ sprouts as well as substituted w/ Chinese cabbage. Both dishes were yummy and pleasant to the eye and stomach:-)

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