This is my first recipe blog and I am so excited about it! I wanted to share this recipe last year when I created it. It is so simple, delicious, and nutritious. Food that is nutritious really can be delightful. It is also significant to n
ote that we can change the flora (bugs in our gut) when we change our eating patterns. When you begin to nourish your body with nutritious foods, you will begin to crave them more and hopefully want to continue eating them because of how much more vibrant you feel! Food should energize us and support us. It is also meant to be enjoyed, of course! I plan to share tasty things along the way.
I created this when I was making many changes to the way I ate. I have been navigating gut health challenges and was recently diagnosed with Hashimotos (autoimmune hypthyroidism). It allowed me to explore more and get creative in the kitchen! I also found an amazing farm near by where I try to buy the majority of my produce when I can. This particular farm uses zero pesticides or sprays. That actually use a clay method to keep the bugs away. They value composting and produce is picked that morning of the market! All of these factors will give you nutrient dense food..much
more nutrient dense than your grocery stores! It is also allowing for less exposure to toxins, decreasing the toxic load on the body because it truly is organic. Forever grateful for these farmers!
So here goes...the recipe!
Jalapeno-Scallion Parsnip Pancakes
serving size: 4-5 pancakes
What you will you need:
2 parsnips
half of a fresh jalapeno
3-5 scallions
salt
pepper
any other spice you want to add for a kick of flavor!
Peel and chop the parsnips into a thicker cube sized shape
Place in water, bring to a boil and boil until they become soft enough to mash
While the parsnips are boiling, dice the jalapeno into very small pieces and cut the scallion into thin slices ( I like to use the whiter/light green part closer to the root)
When the parsnips are soft, drain. Allow excess water to drain.
Mash in a bowl
Add diced jalapeno, sliced scallion, salt, pepper, and other spices to your mixture.
Prepare 4-5 patties with mixture.
In a pan, heat coconut oil, avocado oil, or grass fed butter, fry your patty until heated through and to preferred crispiness.
Optional: top with some scrambled eggs and avocado for a nutrient dense breakfast!
A balanced meal includes protein, fiber, and a healthy fat! You could even add some extra protein with this dish as a side! Pasture raised eggs are going to be most nutrient dense with a healthy amount of omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins. Avocado is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Coconut oil and grass-fed butter are also sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This oil and butter can tolerate higher heat temperatures allowing them to remain stable. These are much healthier options compared to canola, vegetable, or corn oil!
...and of course let me list the beauty of Parsnips...a root vegetable
a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate
antioxidant rich ( antioxidants decrease damage to the cells and are preventative medicine !)
rich in fiber which helps to promote regularity
support immune function
Much love to your gut and health journey!
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