It’s November 2018. The weather is cold but I was looking for an alternative to a heavy, winter meal. Salad-like, but still substantial. Warm but fresh. Filling but light. Something so full of vitamins and minerals that I could say – wow, Ana, you’ve outdone yourself again! Get ready to seduce your taste buds with explosive flavours of: *fresh mint *sweet pomegranate and *nutty hummus Not unimportantly, I had a pretty good time preparing this meal since it was all easy to bake, cook and put together. Or, as I’ve illustrated in a graph: You can make your own falafel by looking up a recipe online, but I just bought it ready-made. Tried the…
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Healthy Snack: Vegetable Filled Spinach & Feta + Squash & Feta Pastry Triangles
These pastry triangles filled with spinach and squash are simple, healthy and delicious. Perfect hearty snack on cold, rainy autumn afternoons and great leftovers for lunch. Pair it with a large green salad for a very satisfying dinner. Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Recipe Olga (whom I’ve met on Instagram) created a beautiful recipe for Spinach & Feta Triangles and submitted it on Ana’s Bananas (submit your own healthy recipe). I loved it and got inspired to create a recipe for Squash & Feta Triangles as well. Taste buds in bliss. Dairy against diabetes? Out of all dairy products, fermented ones, such as cheese and yoghurt, seem to have a good effect on…
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Mexican Style Wraps with Spiced Beef, Corn & Spinach
HERE’S AN EASY PEASY WRAP RECIPE that anyone can make. It’s healthy, fresh and delicious. Full of fiber, good fats and vitamins! IF YOU’RE USED TO CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM topped goodness, this alternative might take some getting used to – bt good on you for trying it out! This healthier alternative will prevent weight-gain, keep you feeling alive and keep your bowels satisfied. It contains much less salt and carbs compared to a regular wrap, and no trans fats. Each wrap contains one serving of your 5-a-day. Print Recipe Mexican Style Wraps with Spiced Beef, Corn & Spinach Course Main Dish Prep Time 15 minutes Servings wraps Ingredients 250…
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Sweet Potato Curry with Almond, Spinach & Coriander
This curry is amazing and healthy. Let’s celebrate by making more curry! I just love the aroma filling up the kitchen as I am cooking it. Curries are a great comfort food, easy to prepare and perfect as lazy weeknight dinners – when you’re not willing to settle for take out and want a nutritious meal instead. Print Recipe Sweet Potato Curry with Almond, Spinach & Coriander Course Main Dish Prep Time 40 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 tbsp cooking oil sesame oil and sunflower oil work well here2 pieces red onion2 cloves garlic1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated2 pieces fresh green chili3-5 pieces (800 g) sweet potatoes150 g fresh spinach…
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Oven Gratin with Spinach & Sweet potato
A tremendously easy dish to make. Also, super healthy and on a budget. Great for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Low in calories, rich in nutrients. A rare source of vitamin D in the winter days, and a welcome burst of color on the dinner plate. Print Recipe Oven Gratin with Spinach & Sweet potato Course Main Dish Prep Time 10 minutes Passive Time 50 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes no need to peel if organic, cut in 0.5 thick slices300 g fresh spinach2 tsp nutmeg powder2 cloves garlic125 ml organic sour cream75 g grated cheese1 tbsp cooking oil or ghee Course Main Dish Prep Time…
