Fruit & Veg Archives - Health & Nutrition Kildare

Pesto

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:23:49 +0000

This pesto recipe is simple to make and dairy free. Ingredients 2 large handfuls fresh basil 1 lemon (juice of) 4 tbspn Olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 ripe avocado 1/3 cup pine nuts Instructions Start by toasting the pine nuts in a pan with no oil for about 2 minutes, regularly … Continued

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Garlic Herb Avocado Mayonnaise

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:22:14 +0000

For those egg intolerant, try this delicious and nutritious mayonnaise made with avocadoes instead of eggs. If you prefer plain mayonnaise, try our Avocado Mayonnaise instead. Ingredients 1 medium avocado 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tbsp fresh … Continued

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Avocado Mayonnaise

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:19:58 +0000

For those egg intolerant, try this delicious and nutritious mayonnaise made with avocadoes instead of eggs. If you would prefer something a little more adventurous, try our Garlic Herb Avocado Mayonnaise instead. Ingredients 1 medium avocado 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/4 tsp lemon juice … Continued

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Avocado Salsa

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:11:28 +0000

Often avoided due to their relatively high fat content, Avocados are one of the best foods you can eat! Most of the fat is monounsaturated fat, which is considered to be a “good fat” which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood … Continued

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Spicy Stir Fried Brussel Sprouts

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:09:02 +0000

Often ignored other than for Christmas dinner, brussel sprouts are in season from September to December. They are a good source of fibre and vitamins, especially vitamin C and folic acid. Ingredients 500 g Brussel sprouts trimmed and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 chilli chopped 2 garlic … Continued

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Red Spiced Cabbage

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:06:46 +0000

This dish gives an amazing festive fragrance as well as being both nutritious and delicious. It would be perfect for cooking in a slow cooker. Ingredients 1 kg sliced red cabbage 225 g chopped onions 225 g peeled & chopped apples 4 tbs red wine vinegar Zest and … Continued

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Quinoa Stir Fry

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:53:43 +0000

Quinoa (Pronounced Keen-wa) is naturally gluten free and contains nearly twice the amount of fibre as other grains. Although it is like a grain, it is a complete protein which means it contains all the amino acids necessary for our … Continued

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Quinoa Pizza Crust

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:48:48 +0000

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Fast and Easy Seasonal Stir Fry

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:40:24 +0000

This is a really handy fall-back recipe, allowing you to use whatever is in the fridge and cupboard for a nutritious and tasty meal. Just choose your protein, vegetables and seasoning from the options below. Protein rich foods: 312g (11oz) … Continued

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Courgette & Halloumi Skewers

fmonadmin — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:36:46 +0000

Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 courgettes – cut into 1cm 1/2 tsp chilli powder zest & juice of 1 lemon 225g halloumi cheese – cubed small handful of mint Instructions Mix the chilli, mint, lemon zest and juice, oil, courgettes and halloumi. Leave to … Continued

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