RAW Taco Bell Pepper

I found this RAW food recipe last week when I typed up the wrong URL addresses. lol This recipe looks SO good that I have to post it! Funny thing, I "think" I know to whom the unknown recipe poster is. ;)

RAW Taco Bell Pepper

Taco “Meat” Filling:
Soak 2 C walnuts for 4 hrs. Blot Dry
Combine with:
1 T cumin
1 T coriander
1 T nama shoyu (soya sauce)
1/4 C cilantro
1/2 C fresh corn (may omit)
Process in Food Processor on pulse until “meat” like

Sour Cream:
Soak 2 C cashews 4 hrs
1 C water
1/2 C olive oil
3 T lemon juice
1 1/2 t salt
Blend in blender. Best when served cold.
Lets look briefly here at a few of the health benefits associated with this recipe.

Walnuts: Very rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids and therefore are GREAT for your brain and helping your body fight free-radicals (100 g of walnuts contain 13541 µmol TE (Trolex equivalents) of oxidant radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). )They also very are rich source of minerals like manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. These nuts are packed with many important B-complex groups.

Coriander: Helps cure ulcers, inflammation, spasm and acts as an expectorant, protects and soothes liver. It is good in iron, rich in anti microbial, anti oxidant, anti infectious and detoxifying components and acids. Coriander has lots of anti oxidants, vitamin-A, vitamin-C and minerals like phosphorus. It also helps proper secretion from the endocrine glands.

Cumin: Triggers insulin release from the pancreas. Reduces oxidative stress on the kidneys. Cumin strengthens the liver. It is a stimulant as well as a relaxant at the same time. Studies show that a proper intake of vitamins (particularly B-complex) and good digestion help induce a sound sleep. Cumin helps both of these. Some of the components of the essential oil are hypnotic in nature and have tranquilizing effects. It is rich in iron and thus very good for lactating mothers as well as women who are undergoing menses or who are pregnant, since they are more in need of iron than others. Moreover, cumin is said to help ease and increase secretion of milk in lactating women due to presence of Thymol, which tends to increase secretions from glands, including milk which is a secretion from mammary glands.

Cilantro: The herb is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Cilantro is one of the richest herbal sources for vitamin K. Vitamin-K has a potential role in bone mass building by promoting osteotrophic activity in the bones. It also has established role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease patients by limiting neuronal damage in their brain. It is also an excellent heavy metal detoxifier.

Recipe found at I Choose Abundant Health.