Chickpea Pops!

Today I discovered a delicious, healthy alternative to popcorn! Crunchy chickpea balls that are delicious to snack on, and could be an interesting addition to green salad.

Ingredients

Chickpeas!

Directions

• If you’re using canned chickpeas, make sure to drain them thoroughly before use, otherwise prepare your chickpeas as per usual.
• Place your chickpeas in a baking tray and under the grill in the oven.
• Leave to grill, stirring every 5-10 minutes
• Grill until chickpeas are golden brown and crunchy. Nyum!

 

 

 

 

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Nectarine and Seed Breakfast Mix

Homemade breakfast mixes are a lot more healthy than store-bought cereals that contain loads of sugary nonsense.

My morning yogurt mixes vary, but this is a great one if you wake up with a sweet tooth or have fruit in the house that needs eating.

Ingredients:

• Plain, low-fat yogurt (or double cream, depending on your taste)
• 1 Nectarine
• Sunflower and hemp seeds
• Raw oats

 

Instructions:

• Cut the nectarine into chunks
• Mix the yogurt, seeds, oat and fruit in a bowl
• Enjoy a healthy, satisfying start to the day!

 

Easy-peasy Cucumber Salad

Need a quick, healthy alternative to your traditional green salad?

Get your hands on a grater and lets go!

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 60ml balsamic vinegar

 

Directions:

• In a large bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper
• Grate the cucumber into the bowl and mix thoroughly with the vinegar mixture
• TADA!

 

Scrumptious all-in-one wrap

Serves 4-6

Want to prepare a gourmet meal to satisfy your taste buds, but keep it simple?

This recipe ticks all three boxes: easy, satisfying and filling!

Ingredients:

Ingredients may vary depending on your preferences and availability

• Wholewheat wraps
• Plain Feta
• Butternut
• Onion
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Basil Leaves
• Rocket Leaves
• Kidney Beans
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil

Suggested Alternatives:

• Chickpeas or mixed beans
• Green Pepper
• Pepperdews
• Hummus
• Grated Carrot
• Olives

 

Instructions:

• Dice the onion and fry in olive oil until caramelized
• Cook the butternut:
  • Option 1:
    • Stab holes into the butternut. Make sure this is done thoroughly to allow the butternut to cook well
    • Place on a microwave-friendly plate
    • Place in the microwave for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the butternut. Rotate every  5 minutes
    • Butternut should be soft when  finished
  • Option 2:
    • Preheat the oven to 180C
    • Place the butternut in aluminum foil and roast for 45 minutes-1 hour
    • Alternatively, chop the butternut into small pieces and place into tray
    • Sprinkle with olive oil and allow to roast for 40-45 minutes
• Cut your tomatoes, cucumber and other vegetables to be used into small pieces
• Place your wholewheat wrap onto a plate and place an appropriate potion of your ingredients into the center of it, allowing space on the sides for rolling/folding
• Crumb the feta over the vegetable and bean mix
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and fold
• ENJOY!