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Harrisa Tomato & Spinach Gnocci
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 roasted red pepper thinly sliced
200 g cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt and pepper
400 g fresh gnocchi
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 lemon squeezed
METHOD
Start by finely dicing the onion then frying on a low heat in a large pan with the olive oil
Add in the chopped roasted peppers, garlic and tomatoes, add a splash of water, salt, pepper and parsley and fry on a medium heat for around 8 minutes
Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to boil before adding in the fresh gnocchi, this will start to float in about 2 minutes
Take around 150ml of the water from the gnocchi and add to the pan with the tomatoes, add in the harissa paste then squish the tomatoes with a fork / wooden spoon
Drain the water from the gnocchi then add to the pan before stirring in the vegan grated cheese
Add in the squeezed lemon juice and stir together, adding a little more salt and pepper if needed
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta
INGREDIENTS
150g of pasta
1/2 white onion, finely chopped
200g of mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp of thyme
4 tbsp of coconut cream or oat cream
salt
METHOD
Cook the pasta as per instructions
Heat another pan with the olive oil, add the garlic, onion and mushrooms and fry for 7 minutes
Add the thyme and season
Add in the drained pasta and the cream and stir for a minute.
Season and serve
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Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Tart
INGREDIENTS
375g pack ready-rolled lighter puff pastry
5 tbsp caramelised onion chutney
250g pack beetroot, roughly chopped
Handful of Feta
125g baby spinach
15g thyme
½ tbsp olive oil (optional)
METHOD
Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Unroll the pastry, leaving it on its paper, and transfer to a large baking tray. Use a sharp knife to score a 1.5cm border, making sure you don’t cut all the way through. Prick the inside all over with a fork. Bake for 15 mins.
Use a fork to gently push down the centre of the pastry where it’s risen. Spoon over the chutney, scatter over the beetroot and crumble over the feta and thyme. Season lightly, then bake for a further 8-10 mins until the pastry is deeply golden and the feta has lightly coloured.
Remove the tart from the oven, drizzle with a little olive oil, if you like, and scatter over the remaining parsley. Cut into 4 and serve with the couscous salad.
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Soy & Ginger Salmon
INGREDIENTS
2 Wild Salmon filets
1 tbsp of soy or tamari
1 tbsp of grated ginger
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tbsp of sesame oil
1/2lime juiced
1 tsp of chilli flakes
2 cups of Wild Rice - enough for 2 people
Handful of kale
Directions
Cook the rice as per pack instructions.
Preheat the oven to 200c. mix the soy, ginger, garlic, sesame oil ad lime together, cover the dressing in the salmon and bake for 20 minutes.
Once the rice is ready, mix in the kale and drizzle the rest of the sauce over the whole dish.
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Nutritious Pad Thai
INGREDIENTS
4 oz uncooked rice noodles
1 organic red pepper, cored and thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and grated
4 scallions, chopped
1 tsp ghee or coconut oil
raw pumpkin seeds (optional)
tofu
SAUCE
2 tbsp + 1 tsp sunflower seed butter (could sub another nut butter like almond butter, though this will change the sauce taste)
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp lime juice
1 1/4 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
a few drops of water to thin, if needed
METHOD
Cook rice noodles according to package directions. While noodles cook, heat ghee or coconut oil in a saute pan and gently cook the red peppers, carrots, and the white parts of the scallions until they begin to warm and soften, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed butter and tamari until the mixture breaks down and reforms into a smooth sauce. Add lime juice, maple syrup, vinegar, and garlic powder. If needed, add a few additional drops of water to thin sauce to a pourable consistency.
In a serving bowl, toss drained noodles, veggies, and sauce to taste. Top with green parts of the scallions, raw sunflower seeds and tofu! Enjoy!
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Creamy Chickpea Curry
INGREDIENTS
200g of cashews
tbsp of olive oil or ghee
4 garlic cloves sliced
1tsp of yellow mustard seeds
1 thumb of grated ginger
1 tsp of cayenne
1tsp of cumin
1tsp garam masala
1 tsp of coriander powder
1 can of rinsed chickpeas
1 beef tomato chopped
1 courgette cubed
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
100g of frozen spinach
METHOD
Soak cashews in boiled water so it’s just covered and leave for at least 15 minutes then blend until smooth.
Fry the spices in oil for a minute then add chickpeas and stir well
Next, add the vegetables followed by the can of tomatoes and cashew cream
Simmer for 30 minutes then serve with rice or flatbreads and an optional extra sprinkle of chilli
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Salmon with
INGREDIENTS
1 carrot, sliced diagonally
1 orange pepper, deseeded and diced
handful of tenderstem broccoli
1/2 red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 tsp harissa paste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 salmon fillets, about 140g (5oz) each
70g (21/2oz) wholewheat couscous
juice and zest of 1/2 orange
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp dried apricots, diced
1 tbsp mixed seeds
handful of mint leaves, chopped
lemon wedges, to serve
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180°C (400°F/Gas 6). Par-boil the carrot for 5 minutes, until softened slightly. Place the carrot, orange pepper, broccoli, red onion, garlic, harissa, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and the cumin in a baking tray, toss to mix thoroughly, and roast for 20–30 minutes.
In the final 10 minutes of the vegetable cooking time, heat the remaining oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium–high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cover and fry for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through, opaque, and flakes easily when cut with a knife.
In the last 5 minutes of the vegetable cooking, put the couscous, orange juice and zest, cinnamon, and apricots in a bowl and pour over 70ml (2½fl oz) of just-boiled water. Cover with a plate for 5 minutes, then use a fork to separate and fluff the grains. Add the couscous to the vegetables, with the seeds and mint leaves, and stir to combine. Serve the harissa vegetable couscous alongside the salmon, with lemon wedges on the side.
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
INGREDIENTS
2 small heads cauliflower (chopped into bite-sized pieces // smaller pieces roast more quickly!)
2-4 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil (if avoiding oil, omit or sub with water)
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
SAUCE
4 small-medium cloves garlic (skin on)
1/4 cup raw almonds
1-2 medium cloves raw garlic (peeled)
2 Tbsp olive oil (or sub water)
1 medium lime, juiced
1 can of tomatoes (drained)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
1 Tbsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
1-2 red peppers
12-15 whole tortillas
Lime juice / wedges
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Thinly sliced red cabbage (optional)
Sliced avocado (optional)
METHOD
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and add cauliflower to 2 large baking sheets (use more baking sheets if increasing batch size). Add oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Toss to combine and roast on the bottom rack for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
To a separate baking sheet, add raw almonds and the 4 unpeeled garlic cloves. Roast on the center rack for 10-12 minutes, checking at the 8 minute mark. If the almonds are dark brown and cracking, remove from the oven to avoid burning, but continue cooking garlic until light golden brown and slightly softened. Remove from oven and set aside.
While cauliflower finishes roasting, add drained can of tomatoes to a high-speed blender along with almonds, roasted garlic (peeled), raw garlic (peeled), oil , lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, maple syrup, and peppers.
Blend on high until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime for acidity, garlic for kick/zing, salt for saltiness, paprika or cumin for smokiness, maple syrup to offset heat/add sweetness, or chipotle peppers for more heat.
To serve, warm tortillas in the microwave or in the oven directly on the still-warm oven racks until pliable. Then add 1-2 Tbsp of the romesco sauce and a generous portion of cauliflower. Serve as is or garnish with lime juice/wedges, cilantro, cabbage, and/or pepitas (optional).
Best when fresh. Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator up to 1 week (or 1 month in the freezer), and the cauliflower in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat cauliflower in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven until warm (best when fresh).
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Avocado Pasta
INGREDIENTS
1. 9 ounces (255 g) uncooked pasta
2. 1 medium garlic clove
3. 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
4. 1 to 2 tablespoons (5 to 10mL) fresh lemon juice, to taste
5. 1 tablespoon (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
6. 1 ripe medium avocado, pitted
7. 1 tablespoon (15 mL) water
8. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
9. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10. Lemon zest, for serving
METHOD
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic and basil and pulse to mince. Add the lemon juice, oil, avocado, and 1 tablespoon water and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot. Add all of the avocado sauce and stir until combined. You can gently rewarm the pasta if it has cooled slightly, or simply serve it at room temperature.
4. Top with pepper, lemon zest, and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
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Vegetable Fritters
INGREDIENTS
1. 1 egg
2. 1 grated parsnip
3. 1 grated carrot
4. 3 tbsp of chickpea flour
5. 1 tsp of turmeric
6. 1 tsp cumin
7. 1 spring onion chopped
8. Salt and pepper
9. Zest of half a lemon
SERVE WITH
Olive oil
Red chilli
Yogurt
50g rocket
DIRECTIONS
Whisk the egg in a bowl add the grated veg, spring onion, flour, spices and salt and pepper. Mix well.
Heat a pan to a medium heat with some oil and fry 3-4 tbsp of the mixture a few mins each side. Repeat with the rest of the mixture and we’ve with rocket, yogurt and fresh chilli.
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Toasted Cashews, Aubergine Wraps with Herbed Yoghurt
INGREDIENTS
6 small aubergines, stalk, end and sides sliced off and sliced thinly
3 wraps or greek flatbreads
200g (+ 2 tbs. extra for the marinade) Greek yoghurt
Cashews
small handful each of chopped fresh coriander and mint leaves
3 tbs. finely chopped red onion
Fresh mint
1 tbs. Extra virgin olive oil
Handful of rocket (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
Preheat the grill or oven to 200C and place the aubergine slices in a non-stick baking tray or some foil and grill/bake until the aubergines are soft, around 10-12m. Wrap your greek flat bread in foil and warm in the oven for the last few minutes or heat the flatbread according to packet instructions.
Place the cashews in a bowl with sea salt and roast them for 5-10 mins or until lightly browned
Meanwhile, stir together the yoghurt, herbs, onions, oil and season to taste adding lots of black pepper.
Place your flatbread on your work surface, spread generously with the yoghurt mix, top with the aubergine and rocket and roll into a wrap or slice into wedges. Serve hot.
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Three Bean Chilli
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water (for water saute)
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth, + more if needed
Sea salt & pepper, to taste
To garnish
yogurt
avodaco
METHOD
Saute: In large pot heat olive oil over medium heat, saute onion for 7 minutes, or until tender and translucent. Add the garlic, jalapeno, chili and chipotle powder, cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Simmer: Add the beans, tomatoes, chocolate, and liquids, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover askew, and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Add more water as needed. Taste for flavor, season with salt and pepper, and add anything else you feel it needs.
Serve with the yogurt and avocado.
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Anti-iflammatory Buddha Bowl
INGREDIENTS
1 medium Beetroot diced into ¼" pieces
1 medium Sweet Potato peeled and diced into ¼" pieces
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
4 cups Kale massaged with olive oil until tender
1 cup Cooked Quinoa
1 cup Chickpeas1 cup Pomegranate Arils (seeds) or fresh berries
1 Avocado diced
For the Buddha bowl sauce
2 tablespoons Sesame Tahini
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Water
pinch Lemon Zest
pinch Sea Salt optional
METHOD
Heat oven to200 C. Toss beetroor and sweet potato in olive oil and salt to lightly coat. Place on baking sheet; bake 15 minutes, or until tender; set aside to cool.
Chop the kale and avocado. Portion out the pomegranate, quinoa and chickpeas.
Kale tip: Add a little olive oil and salt to the kale and massage gently with your hands until kale starts to become tender. This makes it more palatable and delicious!
For the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, lemon zest and salt until combined; if needed, adjust the consistency by adding more tahini or water.
Enjoy!
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Nourishing Greek Salad
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
1. English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick2. 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2. cups halved cherry tomatoes
3. 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
4. ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
5. ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
6. ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
METHOD
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
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Black Bean Mexican Bowl
INGREDIENTS
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sweetcorn
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped corriander
Juice of 1 ½ limes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 Avocado
METHOD
In a large bowl, combine black beans, sweetcorn, tomatoes, red pepper, onion, corriander, lime juice, olive oil, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine.
Gently stir in the avocado and season with additional salt, if necessary.
Enjoy!
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped
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INGREDIENTS
500 g beetroot chopped into 1cm / ½inch cubes
500 g butternut squash peeled and chopped into 1cm / ½inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
50 g walnut halves
180 g mixed salad leaves
100 g feta cheese / vegan greek cheese
DRESING
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
Preheat your oven to 220C
Place the beetroot cubes on one side of a roasting tray and place the butternut squash on the other side.
Drizzle over the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and scatter over a little salt and pepper. Turn the beetroot and butternut squash cubes in the oil.
Roast the beetroot and butternut squash in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the beetroot and butternut squash from the oven and turn the cubes in the oil.
Return the tray to the oven for a further 10-15 minutes , or until fully cooked and lightly tinged with brown.
While the vegetables are in the oven, make the simple balsamic dressing mixing all ingredients together well.
When the vegetables are cooked to your liking, remove them from the oven and assemble the salad. Drizzle over a spoonful of the dressing and then scatter with the feta and walnuts.