Beetroots are such an underrated vegetable… I love them so much I decided to grow my own! (Serves 4) 150g Beetroot peeled and cut into small chunks 1tsp. Extra virgin olive oil 400g tin of chickpeas 1tbsp. Tahini Juice of ½ lemon 2 Garlic cloves crushed with the side of a knife, with the skin … Continue reading
I love all kinds of condiments but they are often packed full of sugar and salt…so this recipe reduces the amount of both but keeps the flavour! Plus tomatoes contain very high amounts of lycopene, the compound that makes them red, which potentially provides a level of protection against certain types of cancer (still under … Continue reading
I absolutely love sweet potatoes…they are so high in vitamin C and just extra tasty! I have seen a few recipes for sweet potato gnocchi around so I decided to give making them myself a try 🙂 Also had a rummage in the reduced section in my local supermarket (classic student!) and found a hake … Continue reading
(Serves 1) 1 Chicken breast cut into about 1cm thick slices 1tsp.Ginger finely chopped 1tsp. Red chilli finely chopped 1tbsp. Light soy sauce (reduced sodium if you have it) 1/2tsp. agave or honey 1 Garlic clove finely chopped 1tsp. Corn flour 1/2tsp. Rapeseed oil 1tbsp. Spring onion sliced Mix the ginger, chilli, soy sauce, oil, agave, … Continue reading
I tried avocado a long time ago and thought it was …well disgusting but evidently I was too young to appreciate the rich and creamy texture it has! And to be honest until I only conjured up the courage to try tuna on holiday last year in Italy as I have been put off since primary school … Continue reading
It’s officially a crime to throw away broccoli stalk…it’s just so tasty and too nutritious to waste, having the same huge amount of vitamin C and all the rest of the goodness as the florets ! This is a great recipe for using up that stalk, but it’s also great in stir fries. (Serves 2) … Continue reading
This flavorsome egg recipe is my take on a North African classic, which is great for brunch or lunch! Not generally a massive fan of red peppers but this dish made even my least favourite vegetable delicious 🙂 (Serves 2) 2 Eggs 1tsp. Extra virgin olive oil 1/2tsp. Cumin Pinch of cayenne pepper 1tsp. Smoked paprika … Continue reading
Although generally to get the greatest benefit from vegetables it is considered best to eat them raw soup is the next best thing especially when its cold outside and you need warming up! Since all the vitamins and minerals that leach into the cooking water are blended up with the vegetables you still end up ingesting … Continue reading
