Pad Thai
Serves 2 For the noodles”2 large courgettes2 large carrots100g buckwheat noodles1 red pepper, cut into very thin stripsHandful of sesame seeds30 g cashew nuts10g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped For the sauce:8 Tbsp olive oil15g bunch of fresh coriander2 Tbsp tahiniJust less than 1 Tbsp honeyJuice of 1 lemon3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp cayenne peppers […]
Judith Johnson Hummus Recipe
1 can chickpeas (drained, but keep some liquid aside)60ml lemon juice60ml tahini (sesame seed paste)1 garlic clove, crushed60ml olive oil (start by adding 30ml, and then add more according to preferred/ideal consistency)30ml water30ml chickpea liquid (brine)Half tsp. cuminSalt chili, to taste Blend together & enjoy!
Roasted Beet & Butter Bean Hummus
Blitz together 2 medium beetroot, cubed and roasted until tender, with 1 garlic cloveAdd 1x can drained butter beans (or chickpeas)2 Tbsp tahini3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp warm water1 Tbsp lemon juice1 pinch saltAdjust to taste, loosen with water or olive oil if needed Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 9
Creamy Tahini Dressing
Mix together 1-2 tsp tahini2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp warm water1 Tbsp lemon juice1 small garlic clove1-2 tsp honeySalt and pepper to taste Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 10
Green Salad Dressing
120ml olive oil 1 cup fresh herbs e.g. coriander, basil 1 clove garlic 10 cashew nuts 1-2 Tbsp yogurt 1cm chopped ginger Juice of 2 limes Chopped chili Salt and pepper to taste Vegan dairy free alternative: ½ avo, peeled and pitted ¼ cup tahini 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup water 2 tbsp apple […]
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) […]
Broccoli & Orange Smoothie
Ingredients: ½ broccoli head in florets (steamed) 1 orange (peeled in segments) 1 cup coconut water 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or tahini Ice Preparation: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. 2. Serve in glasses and garnish with hemp seeds. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
