A Mean Green Boost for the Blood

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: About 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

THE RICH green color in spinach and parsley represents one of the best ways to enrich human blood. This color comes from chlorophyll, which as every elementary student knows, is the "blood" of plants, the substance that carries the sun's energy. The chemical properties of chlorophyll help our blood deliver oxygen to cells throughout our bodies. It is also reduces the ability of toxins to bind to our cells, thus reducing the reducing the risk of cancer. Green vegetables are incredibly dense with nutrients, "micronutrients," vitamins, and minerals. They are the perfect "blood foods."

Ingredients

8 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup white cooking wine
1 cup chopped parsley (stems optional)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 10 oz frozen spinach, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup whole-wheat couscous
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup tofu sliced into small cubes
Whole wheat wraps (optional)

Directions

1. Microwave frozen spinach for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Combine garlic and wine in a medium frying pan.
3. Boil for two minutes.
4. Lower heat to medium.
5. Add spinach, parsley, onion, oil and couscous.
6. Cook 2-3 minutes on medium, stirring frequently.
7. Turn off heat, add feta cheese and tofu.
8. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Makes a great wrap filler.