Chickweed, the Superfood Superstar
Chickweed, the Superfood Superstar
Mouthfuls of green sunshine. Moisture-rich packets of pure chlorophyll medicine. For this frugal forager, chickweed was love at first bite. When the increasing da...
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Ingredients
SERVINGS: 2 Cup(s)
- Several cups fresh chickweed, washed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed black or white pepper
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or other vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for several hours
Preparation
Feed these ingredients to your food processor.
Adjust proportions of each ingredient as you wish. More chickweed results in a greener, thinner sauce.
Originally published in Issue No. 23, Spring 2022
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