Theme: Detox Diet Dish: Detox Soup with Carrot & Green Beans What I really liked about this 3-day detox diet is that we never felt we were dieting or eating less in the 3 days. The portions of all the meals are quite substantial and we are also allowed 2 snacks each day -- either 1oz. of nuts and/ or 2 pieces of fruit. Today I have the recipe for the soup that is served for dinner during the cleanse.
It is a simple soup with carrot and green beans. Make the full batch on the first day and you are good to go for the next 2 days. Hot soup is poured over fresh spinach and chopped dill and then steeped for 5 minutes for the greens to wilt.
This soup is a soothing option to make anytime of the year. Turmeric, a popular spice used in Indian cooking, is an especially rich source of curcumin, an antioxidant that fights inflammation.
Detox Soup with Carrots & Green Beans Ingredients:
- 5~6 Medium Carrots, diced
- 8oz. Green Beans, chopped
- 10cups Water
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 3tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
- ¼tsp Turmeric
- 3cups Baby Spinach
- 3tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 2 Lemons, halved
- To taste Salt & Pepper
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil and add onions. Cook for 4~5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
- Next add carrots, turmeric, salt and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15~18 minutes or until carrots get are just tender. Add the green beans and cook until they are just tender, about 4~5 minutes.
- To serve Soup: Place 1cup of baby spinach and 1tbsp chopped dill in the bottom of the soup serving bowl. Ladle 3cups of hot soup over the greens, cover with a plate and let steep for 5 minutes. Squeeze some lemon juice and serve right away.
3-day Detox Diet:Breakfast: Strawberry, Grapefruit and ginger Smoothie
Lunch: Beets and Arugula Salad with Avocado
Also read about how to prepare for the diet here.
Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 64.
