From Your Plate to Your Face: DIY Broccoli Bites and Face Pack You Need to Try
Grab and Go – DIY Broccoli Bites
Call it a lone hero or a hated crusader, it is often leftover on many plates. Little do people know that this green vegetable is a superfood loaded with key nutrients and glucoraphanin compounds which reduce inflammation and provide a multitude of skin benefits too.
Try these DIY quick and easy broccoli crunch bites. An easy grab-and-go snack, these promise mouth-watering flavors and nutrition bite after bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli, roasted and chopped
- ⅔ cup green peas
- ½ cup onions
- 1 tsp cumin powder, jeera
- ¼ cup tomato
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp garam masala powder
- ½ cup sattu flour, use as required
- ½ tbsp A2 ghee
Instructions
- Semi-crush the green peas using the blender and mash well.
- Roast the broccoli and mash.
- Heat a few drops of ghee, add cumin followed by onion and sauté.
- Once slightly translucent, add the ginger garlic paste, chili powder, and turmeric powder. Sauté these well.
- Add the tomatoes next. Mix in the broccoli and green peas.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and check the seasoning.
- Once it has cooled, add sattu and mix well so the moisture is out and it can form a Tikki.
- Roast the tikki in a pan with few drops of ghee.
- Serve with mint chutney.
Notes
- Carotenoid-rich broccoli stimulates collagen production and helps reduce wrinkles.
- It is rich in sulforaphane and offers anti-cancer and anti-estrogenic activity.
- NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) and glucoraphanin, an active substance in broccoli, help renew skin and give it a natural glow.
- Green peas are a rich source of protein, Vitamin C, and niacin and contain flavonoids, catechin, epicatechin, and alpha-carotene that reduce fine lines.
- Overcooking cruciferous vegetables reduces the level of sulforaphane, their most beneficial bioactivated compound. So, it is best to steam or roast them.
- A study found that cutting broccoli florets into small pieces and leaving them for about 90 minutes before cooking increases sulforaphane levels!
- Adding powdered mustard seeds while cooking can boost sulforaphane levels in cruciferous vegetables.
- You can alternate broccoli with cauliflower or cabbage if it is not available.
Check out this Broccoli Soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 62.3kcalCarbohydrates: 4.35gProtein: 2.3gFat: 2.4g
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Get the Glow – DIY Broccoli Face Pack
Before hopping onto a chemical-laden face pack, how about you grab your nearest broccoli? Well, don't be surprised. The benefits of this wonder green crucifer go beyond the plate and on your face. Its magic compound sulforaphane can be powerful for your skin concerns from aging, and inflammation to sun damage and repair.
Create this simple and soothing face pack in your kitchen and get that radiant glow. Don't forget to do a patch test on the inside of the arm first to rule out any allergies.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup broccoli
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp almond milk
- 2 tsp aloe vera gel (ethically-sourced) or homemade
- 2 tsp rose water
Instructions
- Crush the broccoli and mix it with the rest of the ingredients.
- Stir well to make a fine paste.
- Evenly spread the mask on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Wash and pat dry.
Notes
- Broccoli contains Vitamin E and minerals like zinc, potassium, calcium, and protein – all of which are extremely important for better skin health.
- Vitamin C in broccoli aids collagen production and gives you a natural glow.
- Aloe vera gel helps keep the skin soft and subtle and improves elasticity.
- Honey hydrates your skin and possesses antibacterial properties, keeping it spotless and blemish-free.
- You can alternatively use papaya/zucchini and curd instead of broccoli and almond milk.
- If you have sensitive skin, you can use this mask if it suits you. Use hydrating ingredients like honey, curd, oatmeal, and cucumber.
- Want to make a quick aloe gel, all you need to do is peel the aloe leaf, scoop the gel, and blend it for a few seconds.
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Comments (2)
Wonderful!! Can’t wait to try
Thanks Sheenu. I hope your family enjoys it too. Don’t forget to share and tag us on Instagram @luke_coutinho and @youcare_by_luke.coutinho