Blackjack Herbs
The black jack plant, which grows as a weed, is scientifically referred to as bidens pilosa. In Malawi, blackjack goes by muxiji and gewone knapseherel. Traditionally, black jack has been used for. Blackjack is another card game that is good for the brain. Blackjack requires the use of short term memory. Exercising this part of the brain is very important in the fight to stave off senility. Most people think there is nothing to blackjack except trying to get a hand as close to 21 as possible, but there is much more to it than that.
- 1 bunch tsine (blackjack leaves), chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 250 ml boiling water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil
- Blackjack is an anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic and anti-cancer herb. After reading this article, I encourage you to look for this plant and even grow it in your garden. Benefits of Blackjack to Chickens. Prevents coccidiosis which is the number one killer in most young chickens. Improves body weight loss.
- Fresh herb leaves are being used in the preparation of soups and green sauces. Chopped, fresh herb leaves can impart richness to the vegetable as well as fruit salads. Along with other spicy items, selective healthy herbs are being used to enhance the flavor and taste of vegetable, chicken, fish and lean meat dishes.
Growing up, my mum made tsine (blackjack leaves) for my siblings and I. Being kids, we used to despise it! Despite her telling us how healthy it is. I guess the fact that we would see her picking it from the garden or around the yard, our minds already registered that they were “masora” (weeds), so they couldn’t possibly be food! Fast forward to when I was older and tried the dried version and loved it, surprisingly so did my kids! I went ahead and did the fresh version and everyone loved it too!
Blackjack leaves are very high in fibre, which among many other things help with the management of diabetes, maintaining a healthy heart (avoiding cardiovascular diseases) and maintaining a healthy digestive system. So go on right ahead and try this recipe out.
[wp_ad_camp_1]
Get This
- Medium sized pot
- Wooden spoon
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Do This
- Get your ingredients together. These include; 1 bunch tsine (blackjack leaves), chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
250 ml boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil - Put boiling water in pot. Add the blackjack leaves. Boil for 5 min then drain the water,reserving just a tablespoon.
- Put the blackjack leaves back into the pot. Add the tomatoes, onions, salt, oil and reserved water. Allow to simmer until the tomatoes and onions are cooked through.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Enjoy!
[wp_ad_camp_3]
4-5 Servings
~ 15 min- 1 bunch tsine (blackjack leaves), chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 250 ml boiling water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil
Growing up, my mum made tsine (blackjack leaves) for my siblings and I. Being kids, we used to despise it! Despite her telling us how healthy it is. I guess the fact that we would see her picking it from the garden or around the yard, our minds already registered that they were “masora” (weeds), so they couldn’t possibly be food! Fast forward to when I was older and tried the dried version and loved it, surprisingly so did my kids! I went ahead and did the fresh version and everyone loved it too!
Blackjack leaves are very high in fibre, which among many other things help with the management of diabetes, maintaining a healthy heart (avoiding cardiovascular diseases) and maintaining a healthy digestive system. So go on right ahead and try this recipe out.
[wp_ad_camp_1]
Get This
- Medium sized pot
- Wooden spoon
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Blackjack Herb
Do This
- Get your ingredients together. These include; 1 bunch tsine (blackjack leaves), chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
250 ml boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil - Put boiling water in pot. Add the blackjack leaves. Boil for 5 min then drain the water,reserving just a tablespoon.
- Put the blackjack leaves back into the pot. Add the tomatoes, onions, salt, oil and reserved water. Allow to simmer until the tomatoes and onions are cooked through.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Enjoy!
Blackjack Herbs For Sale
[wp_ad_camp_3]