Meatless Monday #5: Mung bean Curry
Mung beans are small, green beans that belong to the legume family. They are mainly cultivated in East Asia and the Indian subcontinent and are used in both savoury and sweet dishes. Mung beans are high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a good source of antioxidants which may help lower ‘bad’ LDL […]
Meatless Monday #4: Tomato & Chickpea Soup
Today was cold and rainy – I am guessing the after-effect of tropical storm Eloise. In my mind rainy weather always calls for soup. I love this tomato and chickpea soup. It’s healthy, tasty and quick to make. You will need: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil 1 Red onion, finely chopped 1-2 red red peppers, […]
Meatless Monday #2: Aubergine parmigiana
If you love Aubergines, you will love this week’s Meatless Monday recipe. There really isn’t much not to like about it – a rich tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Yummy! This is originally a Jamie Oliver recipe, but I have tweaked it so much I am not sure he would recognize it […]
Meatless Monday #1: Roasted chickpea salad
I love hummus, but the glory of the chickpea extends far beyond that of a good dip. Chickpeas roasted in aromatic spices make for a great addition to a hearty salad – simply perfect for our first Meatless Monday dinner. You will need: 2 tins chickpeas drained (I used dried chickpeas that I cooked in […]
Fancy a healthy snack?
Buying snacks that are healthy and aren’t packaged in single-use plastic is so difficult, that I have decided to make my own. Warning this guava fruit roll is so delicious and easy to make – you’ll be making them a few times a week once you’ve tried it. Here’s how:Blitz together 2 cups of chopped […]
