If you’re looking for a healthier butter alternative, check out this sandwich spread. It is not only delicious, but also very healthy – it supports weight loss and works well, among others. on brain function. The recipe is simple.
Butter is a basic bread spread that Poles often reach for. Recently, more and more people have been wondering about its advantages and disadvantages. This product does contain valuable nutrients, but it also has its darker side.
Commercially available butters are approximately 82 percent fat, 16 percent water and 2 percent non-fat solids. Importantly, butter is also extremely high in calories. 100 g is approximately 740 kcal.
This product provides, among others: vitamins: A, D, E and K. It also contains healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is also said to have antibacterial and antifungal properties, and regular consumption of butter can also support the functioning of the nervous system.
The content of saturated fat means that butter should not be eaten in excess – moderation is the key.
Many people are looking for healthier butter alternatives. One of them is sunflower and dried tomato paste – recipe is simple. It’s worth checking out.
Ingredients list:
- 100 g of sunflower seeds,
- 7 dried tomatoes in oil,
- 1 clove of garlic,
- 2 teaspoons of tomato paste,
- a spoon of olive oil,
- cayenne pepper,
- pepper and salt.
Preparation method:
- Pour water over sunflower seeds. Set aside for a few hours to soften. After this time, strain them from the water and blend them.
- Also add dried tomatoes, a clove of garlic, tomato paste and olive oil to the blender cup.
- Mix until a uniform mass is obtained.
- Season to taste with hot pepper, pepper and salt.
- Place the spread in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days.
It is worth trying this recipe not only because of its unique taste, but also because of its health benefits. What properties does sunflower and tomato paste have?
First of all, it will provide a long-lasting feeling of satiety, so it is perfect for people on a reducing diet. Sunflower and tomato paste also contains magnesium and potassium, so drinking it supports, among others: regulation of blood pressure.
The abundance of healthy fats also supports brain function, lowers the level of “bad” cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Sources: guster.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
