Recipes

GREAT NUTRITIOUS MEALS

CHICKPEAS AND VEGETABLES STEW

chickpeas soaked overnight (throw out water)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 stick kombu (helps breakdown & soften beans)
carrots
celery
pumpkin
green beans
cauliflower/ broccoli
tamari, sea salt, sunflower seeds -dry roasted

Method:
Cover chickpeas with fresh water,kombu and cook until soft. Wash vegetables and cut into different shapes. Sauté ginger and vegetables, add some water, sea salt and stew until vegetables are soft. Combine with chickpeas, sunflower seeds and tamari.
Serve with brown rice for a nutritionally balanced meal.

QUICK AND EASY MEAL

BASIL PESTO

1 cup basil
½ cup pinenuts
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan
2 cloves of garlic

Method:
Blend all ingredients in food processor.
Adjust ingredients to taste by adding extra oil or extra garlic. Serve mixed through pasta of your choice.

SWEET TREATS

BANANA MUFFINS

¾ cup brown rice flour
½ cup spelt flour
½ cup soya flour
Tablespoon of brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup flaked almonds
2 eggs
4 over ripe bananas
¾ cup soy milk
2 tspns baking powder

Method:
Combine the flour, sugar, almonds and cinnamon.
Combine the eggs, bananas and milk, then add to the flour mixture. Mix well.
Scoop even amounts into pre greased muffin trays. Sprinkle some extra almonds on top.
Bake in a pre heated moderate oven for about 25 minutes, or until muffins have risen nicely.
Cool on a wire rack and enjoy while still warm.