- Health from herbs (Anna Kopáčová)
Recipe: dill sauce in a fitness way without lactose and gluten?
Dill is clearly one of the most controversial spices or herbs. It is aromatic, which is not to everyone's taste.
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Difficulty | Medium |
Preparation | 30 minutes + 35 minutes baking |
Portions | approximately 6-10 servings |
The recipe for this delicious and healthy dill sauce is simple and quick. It goes well with any meal and the ingredients used make it suitable for celiacs, vegans and those who are lactose intolerant or allergic.
Although dill may seem like a common fragrant weed, this is not true. It is a very beneficial herb or spice. In fact, dill has a very beneficial effect on digestion.
Its active substances help, for example, with indigestion, lack of appetite or reduced immunity, or when the body is dehydrated.
Its specific aroma also has a good effect on sleep and irritability. Already in ancient Egyptian culture it was of great importance in the treatment of the above mentioned problems. It was also used in the production of breast milk.
Even in the Bible, dill is mentioned as a currency. It has always been used not only in infusions but also in various dishes. For example, in sauces.
Let's take a look at a recipe for a healthy dill sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 large parsley or celery
- 1 onion
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- olive oil
- salt
- vegetable stock
- apple cider vinegar
- vegetable cream or coconut milk
Procedure
First, clean the vegetables and cut them into cubes.
When everything is the right color, pour the hot broth over it.
Boil it together for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft. Remove from the heat and blend everything thoroughly with an immersion blender.
Immediately return it to the stove. In the meantime, whisk the cream or milk with the starch and carefully pour it into the boiling juice. Everything should be at room temperature so that it does not form lumps or curdle in the sauce.
Now add the freshly chopped dill. Of course, it can also be dried or frozen.
Simmer for a while and remove from the heat. Before serving, add vinegar to taste.
The sauce is excellent with eggs, stewed meat and boiled potatoes, grilled vegetables or healthy pasta. Vegans can use tofu or another egg substitute.