Spirulina Recipes
Although Spirulina cookies and breads are delicious, it really is a pity to cook Spirulina because prolonged heat destroys much of the nutrient content. When adding it to soups or stews, it is best to do so just before serving. Spirulina can be added to almost any salad dressing or sprinkled over a salad. Here are some simple recipes you may like to try:
Spirulina with Fruit Juice
Begin with a teaspoonful of Spirulina mixed with fruit juice in a blender or with an electric mixer. Apple, pineapple, or papaya work the best. You can increase the amount of Spirulina to suit your taste and your personal health program.
Spirulina Smoothie
Ingredients:
2 bananas
Half cup yogurt, one cup soymilk, or one cup of fruit juice (apple, orange, or pineapple)
One or more of the following:
1 papaya, 1 peach, 1 mango, half cup of boysenberries or raspberries
1 teaspoon Spirulina
Blend all ingredients
Papaya Spirulina Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe papaya ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon Spirulina Juice of one lime
Blend all ingredients
Spirulina Salsa
Add one teaspoon of Spirulina to a bowl of salsa. The Spirulina enhances the taste and gives the salsa an interesting color and a nice texture.
Guacamole
Ingredients:
2 avocados Cayenne pepper
2 medium tomatoes Fresh lime juice to taste
2 tablespoons salsa Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Spirulina 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
Mash avocados. Add all other ingredients and blend well. Spirulina gives guacamole a beautiful color.
Avocado Dip
Ingredients:
1 avocado Paprika to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream Tamari or soy sauce to taste
1 teaspoon Spirulina
Mash all ingredients together
Cream Dip
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons sour cream or non-fat yogurt
Juice of one lemon
3 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon Spirulina
Mix all ingredients together
Another Cream Dip
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons sour cream or non-fat yogurt
½ teaspoon garam masala & ¼ teaspoon cumin, or ¾ teaspoon curry powder
3 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon Spirulina
Small clove garlic
Mix all ingredients together
Tofu Salad
Ingredients:
8 ounces firm tofu 1 bell pepper (green or red)
2 medium tomatoes 1 medium zucchini
1 medium grated carrot 2 stalks celery
2 spring onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
Generous pinch of basil, thyme, and marjoram
Hot pepper sauce or cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 heaped teaspoon Spirulina
Mix all ingredients together. Almost any combination of raw vegetables can be put into a tofu salad.
Pesto (pasta sauce)
Ingredients:
1 packed cup fresh basil leaves 3-5 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons Spirulina Pinch of salt
2 ounces pine nuts, macadamia nuts, almonds, or walnuts
Blend all ingredients
Rice Topping
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
Dried bonito (optional) 1 teaspoon Spirulina
Combine all ingredients and serve over rice
Spirulina Paté
Ingredients:
Juice of half lemon 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove crushed garlic
1 teaspoon Spirulina
Mix the Spirulina with the garlic. Add the lemon juice and soy sauce, and mix well with a fork. Stir in the olive oil. Serve on toast or crackers with slices of tomato and onion (optional).
Popcorn
Ingredients:
Grated parmesan cheese Garlic powder (to taste)
½ tablespoon dulse flakes Cayenne pepper, chili pepper, or paprika (or other seaweed)
1 tablespoon Spirulina
Make popcorn as usual. Mix together any or all of the above ingredients. While popcorn is still warm, add seasoning mixture and shake vigorously so that popcorn is evenly coated.
