Cinnamon & Apple Quinoa
DIET
- Vegetarian
COURSE
- Breakfast
PREP TIME
Minutes
COOKING TIME
Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 300 ml approximately of water
- 90 g quinoa or organic quinoa, rinsed
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ medium-sized organic apple (Granny Smith or Pink Lady work well), diced
- ½ tbsp. of cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. of chopped raw walnuts
method
Bring water, quinoa, salt, and diced apples to a boil in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until done and water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Fluff quinoa with a fork. Spoon into a bowl and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a few walnuts. Enjoy!
lunch
Vegetarian Day 1 Recipes
Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin, Pistachio and Macadamia Dip
DIET
- Vegetarian
COURSE
- Lunch
PREP TIME
Minutes
COOKING TIME
Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 750 g of peeled, chopped butternut pumpkin
- ½ tsp. of cumin seeds, toasted
- ½ cup of chopped pistachios
- ½ cup of chopped macadamia
- ¼ tsp. of chili paste
- 2 tbsp. of chopped fresh coriander
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1 tbsp. of chopped coriander, extra, to serve
- 2 small toasted wholemeal pita bread, sliced, to serve
Preheat oven to 190 Celsius.
Place the pumpkin in a food processor or blender with pistachios, macadamias, chili paste, coriander, water and oil and blend until smooth. Serve with extra coriander and pita bread.
This can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days.Dinner
Vegetarian Day 1 Recipes
Spinach Soup
DIET
- Vegetarian
COURSE
- Dinner
PREP TIME
Minutes
COOKING TIME
Minutes
Sauté spinach with onion and garlic.
Add a dash of warm water.snack
Vegetarian Day 1 Recipes
Cool as a Cucumber Smoothie
DIET
- Vegetarian
COURSE
- Snack
PREP TIME
Minutes
COOKING TIME
Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium size cucumber – peeled, seeded and sliced
- 180 ml of light coconut milk
- 300 g of blueberries – frozen or fresh
- 1 tbsp. of raw honey
- 2 tsp. of pure vanilla extract
- 240 ml of water
If too thick, add additional water to thin.