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FAQs about epazote
Epazote is low in calories and contains significant amounts of folic acid, which helps to promote healthy red blood cell production. Epazote also has large amounts of manganese that help build connective tissues. Other essential minerals found in epazote include calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc. Epazote has trace amounts of Vitamin C. Please keep in mind that ingesting epazote in large quantities is often toxic, so use small amounts.
When you're cooking a pot of dried beans, add a small amount of fresh or dried epazote to the cooking water to help aid with digestion. You can layer fresh epazote leaves inside of quesadillas, tamales, or enchiladas for an authentic-tasting Mexican accent. Add fresh or dried epazote to scrambled eggs with chopped green onions or add it to seafood soup or stew.
Basic Mexican Beans
Ingredients:
- 1-pound dried beans
- 1/2 of a medium sweet white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 quarts of filtered water
- 1 sprig chopped epazote
Directions:
Soak the beans overnight, then rinse well. Add the beans, water, onion, and garlic to a soup pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about one to two hours until the beans are soft. Just before the beans are finished cooking, add the sprig of chopped epazote. Add salt to taste and enjoy.