Ottawa Naturopath – Graham Beaton BHSc, ND – Ottawa Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

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Beet Hash with Duck Eggs

Aug 20

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There is a great easy recipe for Beet Hash with Eggs on Martha Stewart’s website. To make it more exotic, substitute regular eggs (chicken) for duck eggs.

Advantages of duck eggs vs regular eggs (chicken)?

  • More filling
  • Higher content of: Omega-3 fatty acids; Vitamins A, E, B1, B3, B6, B12, Folate; Iron; Zinc
  • Lower content of: Omega-6 fatty acids

Disadvantages of duck eggs vs regular eggs (chicken)?

  • Much higher in cholesterol and slightly higher content of saturated fat. So, consume moderately.

Where to get the duck eggs and the other ingredients?
Bearbrook Game Meats at the Lansdowne Farmers Market (Ottawa)

Any changes to the recipe found in the link above?
You can also exchange the chopped parsley for freshly chopped basil. In addition, I find that covering the pan with a lid while cooking the eggs gets the eggs to solidify faster (if you don’t want runny eggs) without burning the bottom of the vegetables or eggs.

Graham Beaton is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in downtown Ottawa at Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre.

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Carrot Top Gremolata

Aug 20

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Ever wonder what to do with leafy greens carrot tops? Make a carrot top gremolata (that you can serve on sautéed, roasted or grilled carrots). Where can you get carrots that still have their tops? In Ottawa, at the Lansdowne Farmers Market.

Ingredients:

  • Leafy green carrot tops – 1 bunch (stems removed)
  • Lemon – zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • Garlic – 2 cloves crushed
  • Basil (fresh) – a generous handful
  • Olive oil – a few tablespoons
  • Walnuts – Chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions:

  • In a food processor or blender with a blade attachment, add carrot tops, basil and garlic. Chop until fine.
  • Add chopped walnuts and pulse
  • Add olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Serve with sautéed, roasted or grilled carrots.

Graham Beaton is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in downtown Ottawa at Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre.

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Aug 20

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If you are at the Lansdowne Farmers Market this weekend (in Ottawa) and are looking for a fresh and simple tomato sauce recipe, try this one:

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of fresh tomatoes – cut in wedges
  • Garlic – 2 cloves crushed
  • Basil – Handful
  • Sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Sea salt – Pinch
  • Olive oil – 2 table spoons

Directions:

  • Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. When hot, add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Maintain heat until tomatoes come to a simmer.
  • Turn heat down slightly to maintain constant simmer.
  • Cook until tomatoes break down and have formed a thick sauce (cooking time can be up to 45 minutes)

The sauce goes great with fresh pasta or if you mix with puy/green lentils.

Graham Beaton is a Naturopathic Doctor practicing in downtown Ottawa at Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre.

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