TUNA AND SOYA BEAN SALAD
This is a quick and easy lunch recipe that is packed with nutrients to support hormone health.
Soya or edamame beans are a fantastic source of phytoestrogens, which research shows may help symptoms when our oestrogen levels are bouncing up and down!
Plus, this is an excellent blood sugar balancing meal that will keep you fuller for longer.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
200g frozen soya beans
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 can of tuna, drained
Handful of fresh coriander or flat leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped
12 olives
10 cherry/ plum cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt & pepper
2 large handfuls of mixed leaves/ rocket
Method:
1. Cook the soya beans in some boiling water for 6-7 minutes before draining.
2. Place the spring onions, tuna, herbs, olives, tomatoes and soya beans into a large bowl and, using a fork, break the tuna into flakes.
3. Drizzle the vinegar and olive oil over the salad, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper. Toss well.
4. Fold in the leaves before serving.
5. Enjoy!
Roasted Broccoli and Tahini Hummus Quinoa Bowl
Serves 1
Ingredients:
100g cooked quinoa – always great to have in the fridge (or cheat with a pouch)
200g broccoli, chopped into florets large handful spinach
1 large, cooked beetroot, sliced
5 walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp hummus
1⁄2 lemon cut into wedges
Method:
Raw Chocolate and Hazelnut Cheesecake
Looking for a gluten and dairy free dessert that tastes divine? Well, I have just the ticket! And this one makes a real showstopper. You’ll make this and wonder why you haven’t been making it for years. A new recipe for your Christmas rotation – you’re very welcome!
Prep time: 30 mins 12 hr chilling time
Serves 8-10
Ingredients:
For the base
250g ground hazelnuts
10 Medjool dates, pitted
3 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp raisins
1 tsp vanilla paste
Pinch salt
For the filling
250g cashews, soaked in boiling water for 30 mins and
drained
120g coconut oil, melted
100g ground hazelnuts
5 tbsp maple syrup
6 tbsp cacao
1 pot cashew yoghurt
70-100ml hazelnut milk
1.5 tsp vanilla paste
Pinch of salt
Method:
One of my favourite things about the colder weather is that it signifies soup season, and soup is the easiest lunch or starters offering ever. This one is packed with delicious wintery flavours of celeriac with just a touch of nutmeg and coriander.
Celeriac is also in season right now, and it's loaded with important vitamins, such as vitamins B6, C and K, and it's a great source of fibre. Plus, it tastes delicious!
Don't be put off by it's unusual appearance - once it's peeled and chopped, it doesn't look that different from parsnips.
INGREDIENTS
300g fresh fennel, finely chopped (including the green part)
230g celeriac, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coriander seed
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
850ml water
1 vegetable stock cube
140g butter or 2 tbsp coconut cream
Juice of 1 lemon
salt & ground black pepper, to season
A handful fresh dill or tops of fennel, chopped, to garnish
Handful of gluten-free croutons (Optional)
METHOD
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