• April 18, 2024

Mexico is a country rich in biodiversity and culture, a situation that is exemplified in its gastronomy which mixes both worlds to create unique, economical, delicious and nutritious dishes. This is where the quelites have a central role. Edible plants of national origin, offer the diner flavor and nutrients.

The word quelite comes from Nahuatl quilitl which means edible herb or vegetable. There is a great variety of quelites, which can be found in the countryside or, failing that, in the markets of Mexico City. The most common are the huauzontle, verdolagas, pumpkin and chayote guides, romerito, pápalo and hoja santa.

The edible plants They offer the body a great variety of benefits. Most contain vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, amino acids, histidine and iron, the latter necessary for the production of hemoglobin that transport oxygen through red blood cells.

GetQoralHealth and the chef Many Muñoz they offer you an easy and rich recipe that will help you to take advantage of all the properties offered by the different quelites that exist in our country. Check the video and try.

Salad of mixed quelites

Ingredients

3 cups of huauzontle
3 cups of verdolagas
1 cup of coriander leaves
1 cup of chaya leaves
1 cup chopped tomato
5 slices of avocado
2 teaspoons of salt

Vinaigrette

½ cup of lemon juice
4 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of grain salt

The edible plants they are a great option to maintain the diet, in addition to that in each portion you receive a great contribution of vitamins and proteins that will allow you to keep your body healthy and fit. Enjoy it!
 

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