As far as I can remember, I tried hummus first around 10 years ago. It was definitely love at first sight/taste. Since that (any kind of) hummus just seems like staying a favorite forever. So versatile, tasty and filling.
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Beetroot Pesto
Beetroots are definitely one of my favorite veggies. They are packed with anti-oxidants, are amazing source of vitamin A, B6 and C, iron, magnesium, potassium and many more. Plus the earthiness, sweetness….okay, I think I am in love with beets.
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Overnight Chia Pudding with Banana
Chia seeds are just so good for you. But saying this feels like as I would say water is important or vegetables are healthy. Everywhere I look people rave about these little seeds and I can’t help, but only join them.
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Warm Sweet Potato, Rocket and Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A/beta-carotene, vitamin D, vitamin B6 and vitamin C, they contain magnesium, iron and potassium, which plays an important role in lowering blood pressure. Sweet potatoes contain twice as much fiber as other types of potatoes, so great for your digestion. The natural sugars in sweet potatoes are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced source of energy.
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Salad Dressings
Although I love the simple lemon-oil combo the most, it’s good to have something else every now and then.
Here comes a few of my favorite dressings….
Quinoa and Cauliflower Cakes
The original recipe is from The Green Kitchen Stories book, so lovely. I used a bit more cauliflower, a bit less quinoa, tofu instead of feta and so on. It takes a bit of time to make, but the end result is amazing: fresh, filling, healthy and has a great combination of textures and flavors.
These are delicious served with a simple green salad and the leftover next day in a sandwich.
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