SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE - SERVES 1
A great way to start the day, full of antioxidants, helps boost brain function while hydrating the body.
Ingredients:
1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder
1 cup frozen spinach
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 teaspoon spirulina
1/2 small banana, (frozen if possible)
1-1/4 cups of plant-based milk of your choice or water (unsweetened)
Method:
Place protein powder, spinach, cucumber, celery, spirulina, banana, and liquid into a blender and process on high speed until smooth, adding more liquid if the smoothie is too thick.
Enjoy immediately. (does not store well)
TOFU SCRAMBLED - SERVES 2
Full of goodness and loaded with protein.
Ingredients:
250g firm, plain tofu
1 garlic clove - peeled and crushed
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 white onion, chopped Pink of salt and pepper to taste Soy sauce - a few slashes
2 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil for frying
2- slices of bread for toasting
Method:
Mash the tofu and then mix in the other Ingredients
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, first add the onions, then add the tofu mix and stir until heated through approximately 3 minutes
Serve on toast with tomatoes on the side. (Tomatoes optional)
LENTIL DAHL - SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil
400g cooked red lentils
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp turmeric
1 can of chopped tomatoes A can of coconut milk
500ml vegetable stock
Method:
On high heat, fry onions, garlic, and ginger in a little oil until the onion starts to brown.
Add the garam masala, cumin and turmeric and ginger and cook for a minute or two, stirring frequently.
Add the lentils, stock, tomatoes, and coconut milk.
Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this point, you can add a handful of spinach if you would like.
Keep on the heat until the dhal is thick.
Serve with rice, chapattis, or a green salad.
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