Beetroot Quinoa Pilaf Topped with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Arugula Leaves

Makes 300 ml  Ingredients: Greens from 4-5 beetroots  1x 400g tin chickpeas, drained  1t turmeric Salt, to taste  Black pepper, to taste  2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2T caraway seeds, lightly crushed  4-5 beetroots, roasted in olive oil in oven and cubed  3 cups white quinoa, cooked  100g arugula, washed and dried, for garnish  […]

Rocket and Raspberry Salad

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: For the vinaigrette 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp chopped garlic 6 tablespoons olive oil  ½ large orange  1 tablespoon honey  1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard  Salt to taste Pepper to taste  For the salad 4 cups fresh baby rocket ¾ cup blueberries ¾ cup fresh raspberries […]

Jewelled Beetroot Slaw

Serves 8  8 small beetroots  ½ medium white cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)  Dressing  ½ cup apple cider vinegar  2T Dijon Mustad  Grated peel of 2 oranges  2T Honey  ½ cup Oil  Salt and pepper  2t caraway seeds Dressing  Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated orange peel and honey in a […]

Warm Winter Root Salad

Serves 4 to 6  Ingredients: For the roasted Brussels sprouts;  3 Tbs. olive oil  3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed Salt, to taste  For the roasted butternut squash:  2 Tbs. olive oil  3 ½ cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2cm squares  2 Tbs. honey  ½ Tbs. cumin  ½ tsp. […]

Warm Kale and Mushroom Salad

6 cups thinly sliced kale, tough stems removed  2T coconut oil  ½ cup chopped onion  1 ½ cups sliced button mushrooms  2T apple cider vinegar  2T whole-grain mustard  Salt and pepper to taste  Place coconut oil in pan and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.  Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes more.  […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Zest, Parsley, Capers, and Jalapeño

YIELD 4–6 servings Total Time: 45 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, quartered, cored, and cut into bite-size florets 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 lemon 1 large handful fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup/25 g), roughly chopped 1 tablespoon capers 1 jalapeño, seeded and thinly […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Miso Sesame Glaze

Makes 3 to 4 servings  4 cups Roasted Brussels Sprouts  120ml Tamari – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free Soya Sauce  1T Sesame Seeds  30ml Grapeseed Oil (More stable/ Olive Oil 1 Pinch Kosher Salt  1 Pinch ground Black Pepper  Preheat oven to 200 Degrees Celsius  Toss together ingredients in large mixing bowl. Transfer mixture to baking sheet and […]

Raw Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad

Serves 4 to 6  Ingredients 2 cups baby spinach, washed 2 red peppers, deseeded 1 large carrot, peeled 3 baby marrows 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon  3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon cashew nuts, chopped Dressing  1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped ¼ onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon […]

Oriental Red Cabbage

Serves 4 to 6  Ingredients 1 medium to large red cabbage  1 Tbs. macadamia oil (or any other oil of choice)  1 Tbs. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. sea salt  1 tsp. black pepper 1/3  cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup tarami sauce  1 Tbs. cumin  Garish   Method Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius Slice the cabbage […]

Healthy Coleslaw Recipe with Toasted Almonds

Serves 2 Prep Time 30 mins  (240kcal, 30g CHO, 12gP. 10.7g Fat)  1/3 cup almonds, raw 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and stems  250g green or red cabbage  2 carrots  4T Dijon mustard  2t maple syrup  4T apple cider vinegar, unpasteurized  ¼ cup plain, low-fat, organic yoghurt  2 pinches seas salt  2 pinches ground black […]

Detox Salad

Serves 2  Prep time: 15 minutes  1/8 red cabbage, shredded  1.8 white cabbage, shredded  1 carrot, grated 225g broccoli florets, steamed  25g baby spinach or rocket   4 tbsp walnuts  50g spring onions, chopped  ½ avocado, sliced 75g fennel, sliced  4 tbsp roughly chopped parsley  2 tbsp mixed raw seeds  ½ pear, cored and sliced (optional)  […]

Butternut and Spinach Salad

Serves 2  For the salad:  1 ½  cup roasted butternut, in cubes   100 to 150g baby spinach leaves  1 avocado chopped  ¼ red cabbage, shredded  ¼ cup coconut flakes, lightly toasted  2T pumpkin and sunflower seeds, lightly toasted For the dressing:  120ml olive oil1 cup fresh coriander and basil1 garlic cloves10 cashew nuts1 Tbs. coconut yoghurt […]

Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Serves 4 For the salad:  1.5 cups broccoli spears, shredded  ¾ cups red cabbage, shredded  ½ cup red onions, thinly sliced 1 cup brussels sprouts, finely shredded  1 cup baby spinach leaves  ½ cup pomegranate rubies  For the dressing:  4t Dijon mustard  6T apple cider vinegar 4t honey  6t olive oil  3t chia seeds ½ […]

Asian Salad

Makes 10 servings (1 serving ≈ ½ to ¾  cup) Salad: 1 medium head cabbage, end cut off & cut into quarters 240g bean sprouts 1 small radish, peeled & sliced into thin pieces 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced, dark green ends discarded 1 large red bell pepper, cut in half & sliced very thin […]

Asparagus and Radish Salad

INGREDIENTS: 1 bag rocket and baby spinach leaves 1 bunch asparagus 4 radishes ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed) 2 springs mint, thinly sliced Dressing 3 Tbs extra-virgin, cold-pressed, preferably organic olive oil ½ lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, crushed or minced 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 1/2t sea salt 2 sprigs fresh dill, finely […]

Raw Broccoli Treat

Ingredients: 1 large broccoli                 finely chopped 5 baby marrow                  finely chopped ½ red onion                        finely chopped and marinated in apple cider vinegar for 30 min 6 fresh dates                      chopped 1 round feta cheese         use goat’s 50 g almonds                     flaked and roasted handful of pumpkin seeds roasted Olive oil                              to dress the salad Method Prepare […]

Winter spinach, shitake and quinoa nutty salad

This salad served hot or cold has a powerhouse of nutrients designed to boost your mood. Quinoa is an awesome vegan protein source (providing the 9 essential amino acids we need) and is a gluten free complex carbohydrate with fuel for the brain. The B Vitamins, iron and selenium found in Mushrooms and spinach helps […]

Detox Vegetable Tower

Ingredients: 1 medium beet, steamed 1 whole cauliflower head, boiled 5 Lacinato kale leaves ½ cup of mustard greens, lightly steamed 1 bunch of arugula or dandelion leaves if available ½ avocado Sauce: ½ avocado 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¼ cup parsley leaves ¼ cupgreen tea Sea salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Preparation: […]

Steamed Vegetables with Quinoa and Avocado

Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 1 cup of Brussels sprouts 2 cups quinoa, cooked ½ avocado, seeded and cubed 1 tablespoon raw apple cider ½ cup cilantro ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon paprika Pinch of pepper Preparation: 1. Steam asparagus and Brussels sprouts until tender. 2. In a bowl mix quinoa, avocado, apple cider, cilantro […]

Broccoli Apple and Fennel Salad

Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli (medium), divided into florets 1 stalk of fennel, shaved 1 green apple, shredded 1 handful sunflower seeds Lemon juice Sea salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Preparation: 1. Lightly steam broccoli florets. After steaming place broccoli in a bowl with ice water. Drain well. 2. Combine apple with lemon juice. […]

Artichoke Salad

Ingredients: 5 -6 artichoke hearts Bunch of arugula or dandelion 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves Pinch of pepper Pinch of turmeric Pinch of sea salt Preparation: 1. In the blender, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, pepper, turmeric and salt. Set aside 2. Mix […]

Dandelion Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch dandelion leaves 1 small tart apple in slices 1 small beet (grated) 1 teaspoon flax seed meal 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Lemon juice Pinch of salt Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com

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