Stir – Fried Broccolini with Cashews

A great deal of research has clearly demonstrated that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower contain substantial quantities of cancer-protective compounds. Some of these compounds, particularly one called Sulforaphane, are very potent inducers of the liver’s detoxification. These enzymes are well known for their ability to clear a wide variety of toxic compounds from the body including not only many carcinogens, but a particularly nasty type of free radical. By jump starting these important detoxification enzymes, compounds in crucifers provide protection against cell mutations, cancer and numerous other harmful effects that would otherwise be caused by these toxins.
Another way of getting large therapeutic doses of the liver loving compound Sulforaphane into your diet is by adding Broccoli Sprouts to your diet!

This recipe is gluten free, vegan and dairy free
Serves: 2 (2 cups)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves of fresh organic garlic – minced
• 500 grams broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup cashews, toasted and chopped
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 1/4 teaspooon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon dark (toasted) sesame oil

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