Sautéed Vegetable

Here is a recipe even you kids will love. Its healthy and your getting all 5 fruit and vegetables for the day.

So here are the ingredients to make your Sautéed Vegetables:

• 1 tbsp      TIANA organic cold pressed coconut oil
• 2             large leeks, cut in thick diagonal slices
• 3             medium carrots, peeled and cut in thick diagonals
• 3             medium parsnips, peeled and cut in thick diagonals
• ½ cup      Stevia liquid
• 2 tbsp      roasted black or brown sesame seeds
•               Tamarind, to taste

And now for the Method:

-In a large wok heat oil and add leeks. Sauté on high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a spatula to prevent sticking.
-Add the remaining vegetables, a dash of tamarind and just enough stevia liquid to prevent the vegetables from burning (about 1/3 cup). Sauté quickly on a high heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Cover and cook on medium low heat.
-Continue adding stevia liquid whenever necessary. Just before the vegetables are done, add a few more splashes of  tamari. It will take about 20 minutes or more until the vegetables are soft (depending on how thick their cut it).

To make this even healthier, you can use organic vegetable and you can vary the vegetables to your liking and what you family and friends like.

What makes this different to other recipes is that I have used a healthier alternative to cooking oil. What makes TIANA different to other brands is that their extra virgin coconut oil is Cold Pressed to preserve all the benefits of the oils. It is 100% raw and free from GMIs (Genetically Modified Ingredients).  It is FREE FROM TRANS-FATS... and cholesterol. And lastly, not only does it have a great taste, it is unrefined and non-hydrogenated. It is a great product to get you going on your diet.

Fun Fact: What is MCT?

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are medium-chain (6 to 12 carbons) fatty acid esters of glycerol. Dietary fats come in the form of triglycerides, each containing three fatty acid chains.  These chains can be anywhere from 2 – 22 carbon atoms long.  Most of the fatty acids in Western diets are long chain,  with 12 or more carbons in the chain.  Medium chain fatty acids have between 6 and 10 carbons.  Because of their shorter length they are metabolized differently. MCTs resemble carbohydrates more than they do fats.  They are more water soluble.  Because of this they don’t require bile to break down, and they are broken down more quickly.  They enter the blood stream faster and are taken directly to the liver, where they are used as an immediate source of energy.  Less MCTs are converted to fat than longer fatty acids.