 Flickr user Lauren Tucker (CC BY-ND 2.0) Marinating is a great way to add interest to chicken.
If you are a fan of dark meat, go ahead and substitute for the chicken breasts. The molasses marinade gives the chicken a lovely, rich sweetness and a beautiful color. This dish pairs well with cooked grains and mixed greens. Blackstrap molasses is rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly iron, manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and selenium. Ginger contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds. Clinical studies have shown that people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis experience reduced pain levels and improvements in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly. Growing evidence demonstrates the antioxidant properties of miso. Marinade
Combine miso, rice wine, turmeric and water; stir in to molasses mixture. Allow to cool. Set ½ of the marinade aside. Refrigerate chicken in remaining marinade, 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Preheat oven to 350°. Prep
Prepare grains according to package directions, enough to make four servings of cooked grains. Chicken Bake chicken, covered, in an oiled baking dish, 45 minutes or until cooked through. Serve
Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Preparation: 20 minutes active, 2 hours to marinate and 45 minutes to bake Serves: 4
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 Flickr user liz west (CC BY 2.0) These muffins are delicious and nutritious.
They make a nourishing and energy-sustaining snack food. The soluble fiber of the dates helps regulate blood sugar levels while providing a rich source of B vitamins, potassium and magnesium. The walnuts are an excellent source of antioxidants and help reduce inflammation. Walnuts are one of the highest vegetarian food sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. Additionally, the cinnamon not only boosts the flavor of the muffins but also has been shown to have a blood sugar lowering effect. A half-teaspoon a day of this common spice has also been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. Due to the natural sweetness of the dates, the maple syrup is listed as an optional ingredient. For those who are gluten-free, try experimenting with gluten-free flours such as coconut flour. While I don’t often recommend spelt flour, once in awhile, you can incorporate a good quality spelt flour, particularly when paired with so many nutritional ingredients. |
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