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Recipe: Sweet potato, chickpea and haloumi bowl
Wondering how you can eat more vegetables? Try this gluten-free vegetarian sweet potato, chickpea and haloumi bowl for breakfast or brunch. If you are short on time, you can streamline this recipe using any or all of the suggestions below: This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian. It can be made lactose-free by using a lactose-free cheese. It can be made vegan by omitting the eggs and the haloumi (or using a non-dairy cheese). If you are vegan, I recommend you use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of (or in addition to) the pomegranate molasses or balsamic vinegar. This will enhance the absorption of the iron present in the baby spinach…
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Recipe: Mexican baked beans with eggs
These Mexican baked beans with eggs are an easy and affordable breakfast, brunch or anytime vegetarian meal. Using canned tomatoes and beans make this recipe quick, convenient and affordable. If you don’t have pinto beans you can substitute black or red kidney beans. Speaking of convenience, I use a ready-made spice mix (Mexican spice mix from Spice and Co) but you can use another brand, just look for Mexican or taco seasoning. If you can’t find any or prefer to make your own, the ingredients in the spice mix I use are: paprika, chipotle chilli, chillies, cumin, coriander, oregano, onion, garlic, cinnamon, sea salt and pepper. This recipe has a…
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Recipe: Grilled vegetable and pesto frittata
This grilled vegetable and pesto frittata highlights the versatility of the mighty frittata when it comes to ingredients, eating occasion and cooking technique. I made the entire recipe in a Weber gas BBQ and a BBQ pan, but you can use an oven and oven-safe pan or baking dish instead. While this frittata takes more time to make than the ones that use uncooked or pre-cooked vegetables, the result is definitely worth it, in particular if you enjoy Mediterranean flavours. Having said that, you can cook the vegetables in advance or use leftover vegetables from another meal. You can also use store-bought pesto but I have not found any that…
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Recipe: Beetroot and quinoa bowls with chèvre and eggs
These beetroot and quinoa bowls with chèvre and eggs are delicious, nourishing and very filling. They are great for brunch but can be eaten any time of the day. This recipe is gluten-free, low in energy and high in protein and fibre. It is naturally low in glycaemic index, so can be enjoyed by individuals with blood sugar regulation issues, such as those with insulin resistance or diabetes. You can substitute the chèvre for your favourite dairy or plant-based cheese. Likewise, you can omit the eggs if you are a vegan, but make sure you add a good source of protein instead (e.g. lentils or chickpeas).
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Recipe: Low carb silverbeet and ricotta pie
This low carb silverbeet and ricotta pie is a spin on “pastel de acelga” (a.k.a. “torta Pascualina” in Argentina and Uruguay). It’s great for brunch or any other time of the day. In Perú, “pastel de acelga” is commonly found in bakeries and cafes, from the humblest to the fanciest. The filling commonly features bread, milk and Parmesan cheese. I prefer to use ricotta for better texture and flavour. I used an almond meal crust to make it both low-carb and gluten-free but you can use your favourite savoury pie crust recipe or pre-made pie crust.
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Recipe: Green shakshuka
Green shakshuka is a tasty variation to the traditional tomato-based Middle Eastern breakfast dish. It is a great way to get a few serves of vegetables during the first half of the day. The beauty of green shakshuka is that you can use any green vegetables and herbs you have in hand. In that sense, it’s a lot more customisable than the original version, in my opinion. This recipe is gluten-free and low-carb. It can be made dairy free by omitting the cheese or using a plant-based one. Serve it with your choice of bread. I used some outstanding gluten-free pita from Nonie’s Food.
