PUBLISHED 05/05/2008
Executive Chef Chad Luethje of Red Mountain Spa, near St. George, Utah, serves teff on a regular basis as part of the spa's low-fat, low-calorie, power-boosting cuisine. Try these teff recipes for yourself, courtesy or Luethje. For more information on teff and Red Mountain Spa, go to redmountainspa.com/teff.
CURRIED TEFF
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
½ oz onion, minced
¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
6 oz teff
1½ teaspoon curry powder
12 oz vegetable stock
½ teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
Directions
Preheat pot over medium high heat, and then place oil in the pan. Sauté onion, garlic, oregano, and ginger until aromas are released. Stir in teff, curry and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer over low to medium heat until teff is fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Makes eight, ½ cup servings
Calories per serving: 114 Carbs: 19g Fat: 3g Protein: 3g
TEFF WITH DRIED FRUIT MEDLEY
Ingredients
6½ ounces teff
9½ ounces water
3 ounces, plus 1¼ teaspoon apple juice
3¼ tablespoon mixed dried fruit
Directions
In a heavy bottomed soup pot, combine teff and liquids. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. After 15 minutes, stir in mixed fruit, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, or until excess liquid is absorbed. Add kosher salt to taste if desired. Makes four, ½ cup servings
Calories per serving: 177 Carbs: 36g Fat: 2g Protein: 5g
