Malunggay Pesto Recipe

in #food9 years ago (edited)

Malunggay or Moringa Oleifera is considered a miracle tree because it has a lot of health benefits. 

It has so many names. In United Kingdom, they call it the "Drumstick Tree". In China, they call it "La Mu". And in India, they call it "Sajina". This miracle tree is widely used as ingredients in making herbal medicine. The leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, seeds, and roots are are useful in making meds.

What are the health benefits of Malunggay?

  1. It helps increase semen count. It helps men to produce more fluid in their reproductive organ. The testes, balls, sex glands, and penis work together to produce more semen/sperm.
  2. Anticancer. According to a scientific research, it has antibacterial properties that help prevent cancer. Another study said that Malunggay leaves can even heal tumor and prevent cancer cells activities.
  3. Boost the Immune System. It strengthen the immune system ten times more effective compared to store-brought supplements.
  4. Increase breast milk production. It helps increase the flow of milk lactating mothers. You know what they say, "mothers milk is best for babies up to two years old."
  5.  Normalize Blood Sugar. Malunggay tea helps in lowering the blood sugar levels according to some studies. According to studies, they saw a significant changes in glucose of people with diabetic.

Malunggay Pesto Pasta Recipe

Last night, I made this healthy pasta for mom, cousin and sister. I googled the recipe online but I skipped the part where I have to boil the leaves. I decided to eat the leaves raw. With the help of food processor, I puree the leaves to make it edible. :-)

my adopted kitten likes to go where ever I go

 Ingredients

  • 2 cups, malunggay leaves
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 8 pcs cashew nuts
  • salt to taste
  • pasta
  • cheese (optional)

Procedure

  1. Remove the stem of the malunggay leaves then wash it using a colander.
  2. Put everything in the food processor and liquify it.
  3. In a small pan, boil some water and cook your pasta according to the packaging.
  4. Drain the pasta and mix the pesto sauce. Add cheese then serve it to your loved ones.

Do you enjoy eating malunggay leaves? Leave your comments below! :-)


sources: 18 Proven Health Benefits of Malunggay Leaves Tea, Drumstick Tree, Malunggay Pesto


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Bebe ran away from your cooking, lol. Yes, it needed chilli. Thank you for the amazing effort! Awesome! Stay awesome!

He did run away coz it was so damn good that he wanna shout it out from the rooftop to let the neighbors know how good I am with cooking.

I'm glad you liked it. Stay awesome too! :-p

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Good healthy dish and I like the extra kitten. :)

Haha! That's Patchi. I rescued her last week from the street. :)

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