When I first came to live in Mexico, I learned to love agua de jamaica, a delicious beverage that was a little bit tart, usually sweetened and served cold. Many years later, I learned that agua de jamaica was made from dried hibiscus flowers and that after they are boiled and strained, the flowers can be used as a meat substitute in tacos and other dishes! Hibiscus is a good source of vitamins B1, C, and iron. It has many other health benefits and even medicinal uses.
| Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (100 g) of hibiscus tea |
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| calories 37 carbohydrates 7.41 g copper 4% DV fat 0.65 g fiber 0.3 g iron 48% DV omega-3 18 mg omega-6 18 mg protein 1 g riboflavin 6% DV thiamine 85% DV zinc 1% DV vitamin A 6% DV vitamin C 31% DV |
| RECIPES: | Hibiscus Tacos |
When I switched to plant-based living after a lifetime of meals planned around a main course of meat, I immediately felt positive effects and found it surprisingly easy, even fun, to change my habits and explore new ways of enjoying food. Fruit and Stuff is a collection of some of the many things I have learned since I started the journey.
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Mary Ann Lesh
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