Sunday, October 5, 2008

Uses for my wheatgrass

I have once again purchased a wheatgrass plant that I plan to start using, so I figured I'd copy some of the recipes for some smoothies and juices here.

Nature's Greenz ™SuperGreen Cell Food For Life ©
All recipes are mixed in a Food Blender with preferably organic produce and no preservatives. Each recipe makes approx. 1 Large Glass.
NATURE'S GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot or Berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry, blackberry)

TROPICAL-GREENZ MARGURITA
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tall glass of Fruit Juice (Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Apricot, Mango, Paw Paw or berries( Blueberry, Strawberry, raspberry,blackberry)
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)

KIWI GREENZ SHAKE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
2 x peeled Kiwi fruit
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water

BANANA BENDER GREENZ
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 x peeled banana
1 tablespoon of Coconut Milk (Trident canned or equivalent)
A tall glass of pure filtered or distilled water
Weight Management & Protein requirements: Add 1 serving of Protein Powder to help with excessive appetite urges and to help normalize sugar levels.(Optional-substitute Fruit Juice with water).
Weight Gain: Add 1 serving of high calorie Protein/Carbohydrate Powder and substitute Fruit Juice with full cream Milk, for added calories.
COOL GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
½ cup of Ice ( pulse to crush)
1 cup of Soymilk, Fruit Juice or organic Milk
1 fruit portion such as Banana, berries or mango
1 sprig of fresh chopped Mint leaves.
Blend together and enjoy the cool soothing flavours of Cool greens.

BERRY GREENZ SMOOTHIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Cup of Apple & Blackcurrant Juice
½ cup of berries (blueberry,strawberry,raspberry blackberry)(Optional - Banana and/or Ice to thicken)
Blend together and garnish with a dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt, Cinnamon or whole Berries.

GREENZ VEGGIE
1 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
½ cup of Ice (pulse to crush)1 cup of vegetable Juice (Carrot, Tomato, Broccoli etc)(Optional 2 tsp of almonds or shelled Sunflower for extra texture)
Blend together and season with sea Salt and Pepper if needed.For extra flavour add herbs and spices (Parsley, Dill, Chilli, Tabasco, Cayenne, and Horseradish to suit your taste)

CORNUCOPIA GREENZ
1 Tablespoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 tbsp of Flax fibre
1 tsp of Flax seed oil40 mls (1.3 fl ozs) of Aloe Vera Juice
1 dollop of Acidophilus Yoghurt
1 Fruit portion such as Banana or Berries
2 cups of Soymilk or Fruit Juice
Blend together for delicious, fully nutritious smoothie(Optional - Strain froth off) Serves 2

GREENZ EASY DRESSING
1/2 Teaspoon (tsp) of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
3 tbsp. of Flax Seed Oil
1 tbsp of Lemon Juice
1 minced clove of Garlic(Optional sea salt and pepper to taste.)
Blend or shake to mix. Toss easy greens dressing into lettuce greens and favourite salad ingredients. For extra heat, drizzle red chilli oil over drizzled green easy greens dressing for taste and colour.

GREENZ DAIRYLESS ALFREDO SAUCE
250g Tofu
½ cup of soymilk
1tbsp of tahini
1 tbsp of Pesto
1 minced clove of Garlic
1/4 Tbsp of Cayenne
Sea salt and pepper to season.
Blend together and heat until hot - adding 1 teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ Barley grass wheat grass to sauce after heating (sauce) just prior to serving to retain barley grass/wheat grass qualities. Add sauce to favourite pasta dish.

GREENZ MIDDLE EASTERN DIP
1 tbsp of Tahini1 minced clove of Garlic
½ Tbsp of Cayenne
1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass
1 Tub of Hummus Dip
Blend together until consistency is smooth and serve with rice crackers or pita bread and tomatoes slices.

ASIAN GREENZ INFUSION
4 tbsp of Olive Oil or flax seed oil
1-2 juice of limes
½-1 grated lime rind
2-3 tsp of toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp of brown sugar
½ - 1 Teaspoon of NATURE'S GREENZ™ barley grass and wheat grass (Optional ¼ tsp sesame seed oil & 1 tsp of Soy Sauce (organic)
Blend or shake to mix. Serve with your favourite pan fried or steamed cooked fish.

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