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Spirulina is a blue-green algae. It is a simple, one-celled form of algae that thrives in warm, alkaline fresh-water bodies. The name spirulina is derived from the Latin word for helix or spiral; denoting the physical configuration of the organism when it forms swirling, microscopic strands.
Spirulina is being developed as the food of the future because of its amazing ability to synthesize high-quality concentrated food more efficiently than any other algae. Most notably, Spirulina is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein.
"I add the spirulina powder in the green smoothies that I make and drink each day. I add fresh garden and wild greens with some fresh or frozen fruit and then a tablespoon of the spirulina powder and blend in a blender until smooth and creamy."
If you are just beginning to use Spirulina powder, use 1-2 tsp. per recipe until you adjust to the taste. Add Spirulina towards the end of the cooking process, as the most benefit will be received the less it is heated. You can add it to any of your existing recipes. It is a dry ingredient so add it to the recipe accordingly.
The recipes are all very nutritious. We hope you enjoy them!
Spoons & Grams
1 level teaspoon = Approx. 2 grams
1 Heaped teaspoon = approx. 6 grams
1 level Dessertspoon = Approx. 4 grams
1 Heaped Dessertspoon = approx. 12 grams
1 level Tablespoon = Approx. 8 grams
1 Heaped Tablespoon = approx. 18 grams
These weights are approximate only.
Superfood Dip
12 soaked almonds (soak overnight, drain & rinse)
2 tsp. Superfood Spirulina powder
1 cup chopped parsley
6 cloves garlic
3 spring onions, chopped
1 tbs. ginger
1 tbs. lecithin
1 lemon juiced
3 tbs. tamari soy sauce
4 tbs. brewers yeast
Enough water to cover
Whiz all ingredients in the blender. Chill before serving. Goes well with celery & carrot sticks or healthy chips.
Spirulina Popcorn
Combine with popped popcorn...
2 tsp. Spirulina powder
2 tbs. brewers yeast
2 tsp. kelp
3 tsp. tamari soy sauce
Mix well. For sweet popcorn, soften 2 tbs. honey and add to other ingredients omitting soy sauce.
Spirulina Potato Chips
6 potatoes
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. Spirulina powder
3 tsp. tamari soy sauce
Slice potatoes in long thin strips. Toss with spices and bake at 375 degrees until browned.
Garden Filled Potatoes
4 large baked potatoes
2 onions diced
1 1/2 cups corn, peas & celery
2 tsp. tamari soy sauce
2 tbs. brewers yeast
1/2 tsp. chilli powder
2 tsp. ginger
2 tbs. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried
2 tsp. oregano
1 tbs. Spirulina powder
Cut potatoes in half and scoop out potato from shell. Sauté remaining ingredients in 1/2-cup water (except Spirulina). Add the mixture to the potato, then add Spirulina powder. Put this mixture back in the shell and bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Top with Gravy Verde if desired.
Calcium Seed Smoothie
1/2 cup soaked unhulled sesame seeds
3 cups water
3 tbs. carob powder
1 banana
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kelp
1 tbs. Aloe Vera juice
2 tsp. Spirulina powder
Rinse and drain sesame seeds and combine with all other ingredients in the blender. Blend well and serve chilled. A great way to start the morning!
Banana Energy Treats
4 mashed bananas
1 cup ground sunflower seeds
1/2 cup soaked currants
1/2 cup tahini or almond butter
4 tbs. soy milk powder
1 cup coconut
2 tbs. lecithin
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. Spirulina powder
Combine all ingredients. Make into balls or logs. Roll in coconut and chill.
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