Even if you don't eat meat in spring, you should eat this. It is rich in iron and zinc and does not contain oxalic acid. If you miss it, wait until next year.

In spring, even if you don't eat meat, you can't miss the wild vegetable, that is elm money. Spring elm money is fragrant and tender, with a unique taste. Take a bite and you will feel the flavor of spring. So, what are the nutritional effects of elm money, and what are the healthy ways to eat it?

Many wild vegetables we often eat are fresh leaves or buds of plants. But elm money is different. Elm money, also called elm pods, is the winged fruit of the elm tree. In spring, the elm tree first grows leaves and then blooms. The fruit that grows is called elm money . Elm money is emerald green in color and is shaped like a sheet with a bulge in the middle and thin edges. It looks very much like the hemp money strung together in ancient times, so it is called "elm money".

【Three special advantages of elm money】

Compared with common wild vegetables and green leafy vegetables, elm seeds have their own special advantages.

First, it does not contain oxalic acid. Most wild vegetables have an astringent taste, and a large amount of oxalic acid is one of the reasons. Oxalic acid interferes with the body's absorption of minerals such as calcium and magnesium, and is even more unfriendly to people with kidney stones. The fact that elm seeds do not contain oxalic acid is quite excellent.

Second, the protein content is relatively high. The protein content of elm money is quite high, reaching 4.8 grams per 100 grams, while the protein content of ordinary vegetables is only about 2 to 3 grams.

Third, it is rich in iron and zinc. The content of mineral zinc in elm money is especially high, with 3.27 mg per 100 grams. Zinc is very important for the growth and development of children, and it is also very important for the immune function of adults.

[What are some healthy ways to eat elm money? 】

There are many ways to eat elm money. It is good to eat it steamed, boiled, or directly raw.

The first way to eat it is to steam it. Soak the elm seeds in clean water for a while, then wash them, drain the water, mix them with flour or corn flour, and steam them before eating. You can add mashed garlic and sesame oil to mix them, or you can add salt, sesame oil, garlic and other seasonings when kneading the dough, make them into steamed buns and eat them directly. This method of steaming elm seeds is characterized by "more vegetables and less noodles", which is both a meal and a vegetable, and is especially suitable for patients with three highs as a healthy staple food.

The second way to eat it is to cook elm seeds into porridge. The method is similar to that of ordinary vegetable porridge. Put rice or millet into the pot and cook the porridge. When the rice is almost cooked, add the cleaned elm seeds and cook until done. You can also add some chopped green onions or garlic sprouts according to your taste.

The third way to eat it is to use elm seeds as stuffing. Wash and chop the elm seeds, mix them with meat, shrimp or eggs, etc. to make stuffing, and use them to make buns, dumplings, pies, etc., which are fresh and delicious.

Fourth, scramble eggs with elm seeds. Elm seeds can also be used to fry eggs, make egg custard, etc.

Fifth, eat them raw. Freshly picked elm seeds are tender, crisp and sweet. After washing, eat them raw, or make them into cold dishes or salads.

Have you eaten elm seeds this year? What’s your favorite way to eat them? Leave a comment in the comments section to share your thoughts!