Legumes


Legumes are a good sourse of suitable fibre , that helps to contain blood sugar and lower cholesterol levels .

basil

Basil has a sweet taste. Fresh leaves are best and cut torelease the flavour . Chopped basil goes well in tomato sauce and soup , as well as poultry , pasta and rice dishes . Add whole basil leaves to a green salad or arrange them over a pizza.

Bay leaf (randa)

The whole leaves give more flavour . Bay leaves go well with tomato – based foods . they are usefull of soups and stews, as well as for marinades for fish and poultry . Remove the leaf before serving.

Coriander

Coriander tastes minty and fresh . Add it at the last minute of cooking . You can use coriander with rice dishes or with vegetables such as peppers, marrows , tomatoes, eggplant and green salads.

 Dill

Dill has a delicious taste . Use dill leaves with cucumber, green beans, potatoes and tomatoes. Dill is delicious with fish, particuarly salamon . Add it just before serving. 

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