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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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!

 

Omelet Perfection

For breakfast, or lunch, or both, you can never go wrong with this recipe!

 (In the worst case scenario your omelet will turn into a delish egg mush!)

Ingredients: 

• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tomato
• 1 Avocado
• A handful of grated cheddar cheese
• Spring onion
• Olive oil
• A splash of water (say 30ml)
• Aromat, or salt and pepper to taste

 

Alternative/Extra Ingredient Ideas:

• (Fried) mushroom
• Green Pepper
• Feta

 

Directions:

• In a bowl, beat the 2  eggs with water until solid pale yellow colour is formed
• Cut the tomato into 4 strips. Dice 3 of these into small chunks, leaving one for later frying
• Chop the spring onion into small pieces and slice the avocado into strips
• Place some olive oil into a pan and place on high-heat
• When the pan is properly heated, pour the egg mixture into the pan, equally distributed so that it looks like an egg pancake.. yum
• Leave to heat. When the mixture starts to cook through, place your grated cheese, diced tomato and spring onion onto ONE SIDE of the egg pancake. Leave to cook for 2-3 minutes
• When the egg looks nearly cooked, fold half of the pancake over the filling ingredients and leave to cook for another 2 minutes. When finished, remove from heat
• In the same pan, fry the tomato slice on both sides
• Serve the omelet with the fried tomato and avocado strips!

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!