Rosemary And Grapefruit Chia Tonic Recipe
This drink from Seamus Mullen will leave you feeling your best
In his latest cookbook, Real Food Heals, NYC chef Seamus Mullen writes about his love for tonics—and, no, not the kind you're dousing with a three-second pour of gin. He's referring to concoctions that are packed with healthful properties, like this rosemary-grapefruit number that'll have you feeling your best, thanks to the immune system support compounds rosemary is said to have.
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Not into rosemary and grapefruit? Try a lime-maple version instead, and learn more about tonics here.
Excerpted from Real Food Heals, by Seamus Mullen. Reprinted with permission from Avery. All rights reserved.
Rosemary and Grapefruit Chia Tonic
In this recipe from chef Seamus Mullen's Real Food Heals, grapefruit juice, fresh rosemary and chia seeds come together for a healthful tonic.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
servings
3
cups
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Juice of 1 grapefruit
- 1 sprig of rosemary
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients in a glass jar. Seal the jar and set aside to chill 2 hours or overnight.
- Discard the rosemary and shake before drinking.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 71 |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g |
| Sodium | 11.1 mg |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
