Moringa Powder in the Kitchen, How to Use the Natural Superfood

Moringa Oleifera is one of the most nutritious plants in the world : every single part of it is edible (from the flowers to the roots), and contains a series of unique nutritional properties.

Its leaves contain more protein than eggs and cow's milk, more vitamin A than carrots, more vitamin C than oranges and three times the potassium of bananas. It is therefore obvious that Moringa leaves are highly appreciated in cooking, so much so that in some shops you can already find Moringa powder , made with its dried leaves. Its flavor is slightly spicy and goes perfectly with savory dishes, but it also surprises in desserts.

This special ingredient is slowly gaining ground in Italy too, and every day new and surprising recipes are born that allow you to easily add Moringa powder to your dishes.

Some uses in the kitchen

Let's see how, at the moment, Moringa powder is most used:

• Soups and Broths: Moringa powder pairs perfectly with vegetable-based soups and broths. Its spicy flavor adds an extra note and also allows you to thicken them slightly;
• Smoothies: Here is one of the simplest things to do. Adding a spoonful of Moringa powder to your favorite smoothies allows you to benefit from all its properties;
• salads: a spoonful of powder in your salads will allow you to try a whole new taste, as well as enriching them with very important properties;
• pesto: pesto is delicious as it is, but adding a little Moringa powder will make it even tastier and healthier;

See? It's not that difficult to add Moringa powder to your diet and take advantage of all its invaluable benefits, including