All posts tagged: vegetarian

[Recipe] Gallbladder Friendly Greek Courgetti Salad

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and perfect as a lazy lunch or light dinner. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients ½ cucumber 30g Feta 200g tub Marinated olives with sundried tomato 250g pack Courgetti noodles or Rice noodles Method Use a mandoline and slice the cucumber into thin ribbons diagonally. Place in medium

[Recipe] Vegetarian Quick & Easy Tiramisu

I have chosen a delicious vegetarian dessert to end off our vegetarian recipe month. This little dish is easy to prepare and can easily be doubled. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients 3 tsp Instant coffee granules 3 tbsp Coffee liqueur (or Coffee Essence) 250g tub Mascarpone 85g Condensed milk 1 tsp Vanilla extract 4-6

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

[Recipe] Spicy Courgette Pittas

This delicious recipe is quick and easy to prepare. This recipe yields 1 serving. Ingredients 1 courgette or cucumber, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways 2 tsp Harissa paste 2 tsp Olive oil Small handful broad beans (fresh or frozen) 2 tbsp Houmous 1 Spring onion, finely sliced 1 tsp Tahini paste Small garlic clove, crushed

[Recipe] Bocconcini and Basil Turkish Pizza

This delicious pizza recipe is easy to prep and serves 4. Ingredients: 400g Turkish Bread, halved horizontally 2/3cup (170g) Tomato passata (tomato puree) or tomato pasta sauce 210g Bocconcini, torn (you can also use mozzarella) Basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven’s grill to 230ºC. Place the Turkish bread cut-side up on a baking

[Recipe] Pumpkin & Pearl Couscous Tagine

This delicious vegetarian recipe is can be completed in 45 minutes and yields 4 servings. Ingredients 1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 Red onion, halved, thinly sliced 3 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp finely grated fresh Ginger 1 tbsp Ras el hanout/ Garam Masala 1 Cinnamon stick 55g (1/3 cup) Currants 400g can

[Recipe] Healthy Lunchbox Idea #6

How about having breakfast for lunch? We all love a good breakfast, so why can’t we have it twice. This delicious lunchbox idea is a great idea for young and old. This lunchbox contains: Hardboiled egg Pancakes Strawberries Orange/ nectarine wedges Drinking yogurt/ normal yogurt How to make Buttermilk Pancakes: Yields more or less 18;

[Recipe] Lunchbox Idea #5

This delicious lunchbox is easy to prepare and works great in summer. Feel free to prepare everything the night before. Refrigerate in an airtight container. This lunchbox contains: Soba Noodles with Wilted Bok Choy Cubed chicken or tinned fish Snap peas Clementines or orange slices Chocolate raisins. How to make a Soba Noodle Salad with

[Recipe] Lunchbox idea #4

Making spring rolls is easy. Rather than deep frying, use rice paper wrappers or large lettuce leaves. For the filling one can stick to the normal stir fry centre or be adventurous with deli meat, fish, tofu or pork. This lunchbox contains: Cubed meat/ cheese Sliced red bell peppers/ rosa tomatoes Blueberries Chocolate squares How

[Recipe] Low Cholesterol Red Pepper Pasta

This delicious recipe is low in cholesterol and high in carbohydrates. Rather opt for whole wheat linguine as whole wheat will help lower your cholesterol further. This recipe yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 tsp Olive oil Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups Red bell pepper, chopped 1 clove Garlic, crushed 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped 2