3 Recipes High in Vitamin K for Healthy Skin
1) Green Smoothie Bowl:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- Toppings of choice (e.g. berries, sliced almonds, coconut flakes)
Instructions:
Blend spinach, avocado, banana, and almond milk in a blender until smooth.
Pour mixture into a bowl and top with chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, and toppings of your choice.
Enjoy as a nutritious and vitamin K-rich breakfast or snack for healthy skin.
2) Kale and Quinoa Salad:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, kale, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Serve as a side dish or main meal for a vitamin K-rich meal that promotes healthy skin.
3) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and maple syrup over low heat until slightly reduced.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over roasted Brussels sprouts and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Serve as a tasty and vitamin K-rich side dish that promotes healthy skin.
