Angie's Recipes

Vegan Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

2013-05-22T05:17:00.000+02:00

These fudge brownies are gluten-free, vegan, rich yet truly healthy, free from all processed ingredients. A delicious combination of fudge brownie with nuts, honey and fruit. Delicious desserts are unnecessary fatty, sugary and calorie intensive.

Vegan Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

adapted from Fitsugar

Crust	Topping
200 g Dried dates, pitted 120 g Walnuts, ground 25 g Cocoa powder	2 Ripe bananas 40 g Cocoa powder 120 g Peanut butter 120 g Honey

Mix together all crust ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
Press it into a loaf pan lined with tin foil or plastic wrap until evenly distributed and set in the fridge while preparing the topping.
Place all the ingredients for the topping in a food processor and process until well blended. Spread topping onto the crust layer base until evenly distributed. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 16 squares. Serve and refreeze the rest.

Roasted Cauliflower with Parsley Sauce

2013-05-19T05:04:00.001+02:00

Thick "steaks" are cut from a head of cauliflower, simply seasoned and drizzled with olive oil, then baked until tender. They are served with a very simple parsley sauce, which can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. This way of preparing cauliflower is very simple and wonderfully delicious!

	Parsley Sauce
1 head / 750g Cauliflower 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground pepper	1 bunch Flat parsley, leaves only 1/2 bunch Chives Sea salt Freshly ground pepper 80 ml Vegetable stock 1 tbsp Dry white wine 2 tbsp Olive oil

Preheat oven 200C/400F degrees. Drizzle a large baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Wash the cauliflower and remove the tough outer leaves of the cauliflower and discard. Cut cauliflower vertically into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer on prepared pan. Drizzle cauliflower with remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
While the cauliflowers are roasting, combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil for the green sauce in a blender and process into a smooth sauce. With the motor running, open lid and slowly drizzle in olive oil. Serve with roasted cauliflowers.

Coconut Cream White Chocolate Mousse

2013-05-14T05:36:00.001+02:00

A delightful combination of rich white chocolate and silky coconut cream, with a complimentary raspberry sauce in one creamy and luscious sweet treat.

Coconut Cream White Chocolate Mousse

adapted from nigella

Raspberry Sauce	Mousse
400 g Frozen unsweetened raspberries 1-2 tbsp Honey or to taste	200 g Good-quality white chocolate, finely chopped 1 can Coconut cream 2 Egg whites 1/4 tsp Lemon juice

Defrost the unsweetened frozen raspberries in the microwave. Once the berries have completely thawed, force the juice from the berries by gently pressing the berries with the back of a spoon. Throw away the seeds and, to the strained juice, stir in the honey until combined. Serve or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.
Put the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for several hours (or overnight). Scrap off the solid top layer of creamy coconut, careful not to include any of the liquid on the bottom of the can. The coconut water can be used in making the smoothie or baking bread.
Whip the coconut cream with an electric mixer until it has the airy texture of whipped cream, about 5 minutes. Chill, covered, the whipped coconut cream in the fridge and go ahead to prepare the white chocolate.
Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat.
Whip the egg whites and lemon juice until stiff peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture, in 2 batches, until well combined. Remove the whipped coconut cream from the fridge and fold into the chocolate mixture.
Divide into 4 glasses and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until just set. Serve topped with raspberry sauce.

Gluten Free Polenta Bread with Psyllium Husks and Yoghurt

2013-05-10T05:35:00.000+02:00

Due to the lack of gluten, the gluten free breads usually have a heavier, solider consistency and smaller volume compared to the standard wheat bread. Gluten, or protein, in the bread, helps the standard bread to rise and makes them soft and flexible.
Psyllium husk, derived from the outer coating of the psyllium seed, is a complete natural fiber and does not contain any additives or preservatives. It is a top herb used in weight control and for general intestinal health. Psyllium is sold as whole husks and powder. Get the whole psyllium husks if have access to them.
I have used finely ground polenta flour in this recipe, but other gluten free flours (teff, rice, or sorghum) will work fine too.

Gluten Free Polenta Bread with Psyllium Husks and Yoghurt

adapted from here

480 ml Lukewarm water
30 g Fresh yeast
2 tbsp Honey
110 g Plain yoghurt
60 ml Olive oil
30 g Golden flaxseed, crushed
50 g Psyllium husks
450 g Finely ground polenta flour
2 tsp Sea salt

In a mixing bowl, mix the lukewarm water, honey and fresh yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. Whisk the yoghurt, 50ml olive oil, crushed flaxseed and psyllium husks into the yeast mixture. Let stand for 2 minutes to let the flaxseed and psyllium release their gelatinous substances.
Toss together the polenta flour and salt in another mixing bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix together with a large wooden spoon until thick. Then knead the dough on a worktop to mix everything until incorporated. Return the dough to the bowl, cover and moist towel and leave for 30-45 minutes.
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Form the dough into an oval shape, that is approximately the length of the pan, then brush with extra olive oil, cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes.
Heat the oven to 240C/465F, uncover the dough and slash the top with a small sharp knife, sprinkle with a little polenta to give it a floured look and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden-brown in colour. Leave to cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Five Grain Spelt Bread with Grapeseed Flour and Malt Extract

2013-05-04T05:35:00.000+02:00

This nutritiously delicious homemade bread with perfectly moist crumb and lightly chewy crust, made with soaked 5 grains, grape seed flour, and spelt bread flour along with liquid barley malt extract, which adds so much more flavour and complexity to the taste.
Grape seed flour, naturally high in protein, and OPC (one of the most potent antioxidants known — 50 times as powerful as vitamin E), is known for its great taste and can be added to almost every meal.

Five Grain Spelt Bread with Grapeseed Flour and Malt Extract

adapted from Brot-Bernd Armbrust
©angiesrecipes

300 ml Water, boiling
300 g Organic 5-grain mix, crushed
35 g Fresh yeast
100 g Liquid barley malt extract
250 ml Lukewarm water
420 g Spelt bread flour
100 g Grape seed flour
22 g Salt
2-3 tbsp Pumpkin seeds

Pour the boiling water over crushed 5-grain mix in a large bowl. Cover and let it swell for at least 4 hours or overnight until the water has been all absorbed.
Dissolve the fresh yeast and malt extract in the lukewarm water. Add in spelt bread flour, grape seed flour and salt. Stir for 2 minutes until combined. Now add in the soaked 5-grain mixture. Stir at low speed for 3 minutes, then increase the speed and knead for a further 5 minutes.
Transfer the dough ono a floured work surface. Fold the dough a few times and shape into a round. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and rest for 25 minutes. Do a stretch-and-fold every 15 minutes. Line two loaf pans with baking paper. Divide the dough into two portions and form each into a log. Place each into a loaf pan. Brush the tops with water and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Cover with kitchen towel and proof for 30 minutes.
At the same time, preheat the oven to 220C/410F with a shallow tray filled with water sitting at the bottom of the oven. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, remove the tray filled with water and bake the loaves in the center of the hot oven for about 50 minutes.

Quinoa Herring Roe Salad

2013-04-29T05:32:00.000+02:00

This simple and colourful quinoa salad is ridiculously good for you, tasty, versatile and so simple to prepare with cherry tomatoes, fruits and herring roe. It's perfect for potluck or anytime really!
Herring roe is in truth the milets, which is from male fish, in other words, it's herring sperm. Leave it out if you are a vegetarian.

180 g Quinoa
480 ml Water
2 tbsp Herring roe
250 g Fresh fruit, diced
50 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
2 stalk Green onions, chopped
50 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Limes, juiced
2 tsp Cumin powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Chilli flakes

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and chilli flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, diced fruits, and green onions together in a salad bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture. Toss to coat and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Poppy Chia Seed Bread

2013-04-25T05:42:00.000+02:00

A deliciously moist, grain-free quick bread with poppy, chia seeds, vanilla yogurt and sweet potato. It works great for breakfast or snacks and a great way to use up leftover sweet potato puree.

160 g Ground poppy seeds
30 g Ground chia seeds
20 g Vanilla whey protein powder
1/2 tsp Sea salt
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
4 Eggs, medium
100 g Sweet potato puree
250 g Vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp Almond slices for topping

Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 175C/350F.
Whisk together the ground poppy seeds, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, sea salt, baking powder and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
In large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Stir in the sweet potato puree, and vanilla yogurt until well combined. Add the dry ingredients into the wet one and stir until well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the almond slices on the top of the batter. Bake in the center of hot oven for about 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave it in the pan to cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Strawberry Soya Protein Balls with Chia Seeds

2013-04-19T06:01:00.000+02:00

These protein dessert balls are made of fresh berries, soya protein, almonds and chia seeds. If you are not keen on consuming soy protein isolate, rice, pea, or whey protein are just as good. I love covering them with chia seeds for the extra delicious crunch and earthy look. Go for the white chocolate coating if you have a sweet tooth.

125 g Strawberries
75 g Blueberries
1 tbsp Chia seeds
125 g Almonds, toasted and ground
2-3 tbsp Soya protein isolate, strawberry flavour
50 g Almond slices, roughly chopped
50 g Chia seeds for coating
200 g White chocolate couverture

Puree the berries and mix with chia seeds, ground almonds, soya protein and roughly chopped almond slices in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into balls. Cover with a plastic film and refrigerate for an hour.
Melt the white chocolate couverture over a pot of hot water. Roll the balls with chia seeds. Or dip with the melted white chocolate.

Multiseed Rye Bread

2013-04-14T05:28:00.001+02:00

This delicious seedy bread recipe, adapted from Brot-Bernd Armbrust
©angiesrecipes, is an alternative to your usual white bread. It is a firm, dense bread, but with great taste and packed with flavours. It is particularly good served with homemade nut butter, great as a sanwich or with salads. If you enjoy nutritious real bread, you will love this.

	Dough
200 ml Water, boiling 50 g Rye flakes or old-fashioned rolled oats 50 g Flaxseed 50 g Sunflower seed 50 g Pumpkin seed	20 g Fresh yeast 300 ml Water, lukewarm 350 g Bread flour 250 g Dark rye flour 20 g Salt 75 g Rye sourdough starter, 100% hydration 50 g Sesame seed for coating

Place rye flakes and seeds in a bowl. Pour in 200 ml boiling water. Stir until well mixed and leave it aside, covered, for 2-3 hours.
Dissolve the fresh yeast with 300ml lukewarm water in the mixing bowl. Add in soaked mixture, flours, salt and rye starter. Stir at slow speed for 5 minutes, then increase the speed and knead for a further 4 minutes.
Transfer the dough onto a floured work surface. Cover with a towel and proof for about 30 minutes. Fold and stretch the dough every 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into two portions and form each into a boule or baton. Brush the loaves with water and coat with sesame seeds. Place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and proof for 30 minutes. Dust the bread with a little flour and slash the top.
At the same time, fill a baking tray with some water and place it at the bottom of the oven. Preheat the oven to 240C/475F. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, remove the water and place the bread in the middle of the hot oven and baked for 35-40 minutes.

Gluten Free Green Pea Muffins with Poppy and Mozzarella

2013-04-09T05:53:00.000+02:00

A gluten free muffin recipe using dried ground green peas, poppyseeds and buffalo Mozzarella. Dried peas, a small but nutritionally mighty member of the legume family, are gluten free, low GI, low in fat and high in protein. They contain soluble fibre that helps to optimise cholesterol and rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

300 g Dried shelled green peas
40 g Poppy seeds
1 tsp Dried curry leaves
1 tsp Sea salt
½ tsp White pepper powder
2 tsp Baking powder
500 ml Sparkling water
12 Mini buffalo Mozzarella

Grind the dried shelled green peas into flour-like consistency. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin and line with paper or silicone liners.
Whisk together the pea flour, poppy seeds, dried curry leaves, sea salt, white pepper powder and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
Gradually whisk in the sparkling water until well combined and smooth. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Top each muffin with a mini Mozzarella. Bake in the cold fan-assist oven at 140C/280F for 40 minutes.

Gluten Free Coconut Bread

2013-04-04T17:46:00.000+02:00

This is a really delicious quick bread for those who are interested in dairy and gluten-free and low-carbohydrates diets. The bread is moist and light and easy to make. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or some homemade mango jam.

240 g Desicated coconut, unsweetened
1 tsp Baking powder
1 Vanilla bean
4 Small eggs, at room temperature
3 Egg whites
30 g Maple syrup

Grind the desicated coconut into flour-like consistency. Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds with a spoon or pairing knife.
Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to150C/300F.
Whisk together the coconut flour and baking powder. Beat the eggs, egg whites, vanilla seeds and maple syrup until light and fluffy. Fold in coconut mixture until well combined.
Bake the bread in the middle of hot oven for about 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Sesame Tofu Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

2013-04-01T06:40:00.000+02:00

Sesame encrusted tofu slices are tossed together with arugula, Belgian endive, carrot, and strawberry wedges in a simple ginger infused vinaigrette. The salad is healthy, satisfying and packed with protein, thanks to a generous portion of tofu.

Salad	Ginger Vinaigrette
1 handful Arugula leaves 1 small head Belgian endive, separatred 1 Carrot, julienned 6 Fresh strawberries, cut into wedges 400 g Organic extra firm tofu, sliced Salt and black pepper 2 tbsp Spelt flour 1 Egg, lightly beaten 50 g Sesame seeds Oil for frying	10 g Fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 3 tbsp White wine vinegar 3 tbsp Orange juice 1-2 tbsp Honey 5 tbsp Olive oil Salt and pepper

Cut the tofu into 8-10 slices. Season with salt and pepper, then coat with spelt flour, and dip with beaten egg, finally coat with sesame seeds. Heat the oil in a large pan untl hot. Lower the coated tofu slices into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on the kitchen paper.
Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake to combine.
Place the salad leaves, julienned carrot, sliced strawberries and tofu in a salad bowl. Drizzle in prepared vinaigrette. Gently toss all together. Divide the salad into two serving plates. Serve immediately.

Carrot Rye Bread

2013-03-28T05:35:00.000+01:00

Prepared with a blend of bread and rye flours, honey flavoured carrot juice, freshly grated carrots and rye sourdough and multi-seeds have added more flavour and crunch to this healthy yeast bread that I adapted from Brot-Bernd Armbrust
©angiesrecipes . It is perfect for brunch or as an afternoon snack.

150 ml Water, boiling
50 g Flaxseed
50 g Sunflower seeds
50 g Pumpkin seeds
250 g Carrots, coarsely grated
350 ml Honey flavoured carrot juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
50 g Fresh yeast
75 g Rye sourdough, 100% hydration
350 g Bread flour
150 g Dark rye flour
10 g Salt

Place seeds in a bowl and pour in the boiling water. Leave the mixture aside for 2 hours until all the water has been absorbed.
Peel and roughly grate the carrots. Fill a pan with carrot juice, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then bring it to a boil. Add in grated carrots and bring it again to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow it to rest for 2 hours.
Strain out the grated carrots through a sieve over a bowl and reserve the juice. Heat up the carrot juice to about 38C/100F. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and dissolove fresh yeast and sourdough with the juice. Add in soaked seeds, bread flour, rye flour and salt. Stir at slow speed for 4 minutes, then increase the speed and mix for a 6 more minutes. At the last minute, stir in grated carrots. Cover with a kitchen towel and rest for 20 minutes at room temperaure.
Grease a large or two smaller loaf pans or line with parchment paper. Scrape the dough into the prepared pan. Cover and rest for another 20 minutes.
Fill a baking tray with some water and place it at the bottom of the oven. Preheat the oven to 230C/450F. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, remove the water. Place the bread in the middle of the hot oven and lower the temperature to 210C/410F. Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.

Berry Chia Pudding

2013-03-24T05:53:00.000+01:00

If you desire a delicious, satisfying yet healthy, nutritious dessert, this is the one for you. The chia seeds, a nature's complete superfood, provide a nice crunch and a slightly nutty flavour and are the richest known plant-based combination of omega-3, dietary fibre and protein as well. The pudding can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

100 g Fresh strawberries, chopped
100 g Fresh blueberries
100 g Raspberries
60 ml Blood orange juice or water
10 Dried longan flesh or dates
3 tbsp Chia seeds
Maple syrup for drizzling, optional

Combine fresh berries, blood orange juice, and dried dragon flesh in the blender. Process until completely smooth.
Transfer the pureed fruit mixture into a bowl, then stir in the chia seeds until well blended. Cover with a plastic film and refrigerate until very thick and pudding-like, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Divide the pudding among 3-4 serving glasses. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and serve chilled.

Power Bites with Soya Flakes and Almonds

2013-03-20T05:36:00.000+01:00

Pop a couple of these delicious power balls before workout and you’ll get some protein, fiber, and magnesium along with omega-3 essential fatty acids and a load of antioxidants to fuel you but not fill you. They are great as on-the-go breakfast or for afternoon snack. Soya flakes can be replaced with oat or spelt flakes.

100 g Soya flakes
150 g Almonds, toasted
3 tbsp Golden flaxseed
2 tbsp Vanilla protein powder
100 g Raisins
4 tbsp Mango puree
Blanched almonds, chopped for coating
Dried coconut flakes for coating
Golden flaxseed for coating

Place soya flakes, toasted almonds, flaxseed, protein powder and raisins in a food processor or blender. Pulse until well ground, then add in mango puree, stir until the mixture is well combined.
Cover with a plastic wrap and chill for 2-3 hours. Remove and shape into balls. Coat the power bites with almonds, coconut flakes and flaxseed. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Belgian Endive Salad with Blood Oranges and Goat Cheese

2013-03-16T06:04:00.001+01:00

This bright and easy salad has got all the elements: bitterness and crunchiness coming from the Belgian endive, sweetness and tanginess from the blood orange, smoothness and creaminess from the goat cheese. Don't be fooled by its simplicity, it is really a burst of flavours and texture.

12 Belgian endive leaves
2-3 Blood oranges, peeled and sectioned
60 g Creamy goat cheese
Thyme or rosemary leaves
Truffel oil
Sea salt
Freshly milled black pepper

Using sharp knife, cut away all peel and white pith from blood oranges. Cut between membranes of oranges to release the segments into a bowl.
Place endive leaves in two serving plates. Fill each leaf of endive with a teaspoon of creamy goat cheese. Top the goat cheese with 2 blood orange segments.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped thyme or rosemary leaves. Drizzle with a little truffle oil and season with salt and pepper.

Cold Oven No Proof Yeast Wholegrain Spelt Bread

2013-03-11T06:23:00.000+01:00

There is no need to wait for the formed loaf to reach room temperature, or to proof it, and you don't even have to preheat the oven. Thanks to Expressbacken-Martina Kiel, Karola Wiedemann
©angiesrecipes for this easy and nutritious wholegrain bread recipe. All you have to do is to stir everything together until well combined and dump it into the baking pan that's lined with parchment paper. Bake for an hour and breakfast is ready.

580 g Organic wholegrarin spelt
60 g Sunflower seeds
60 g Sesame seeds
60 g Flaxseed
2 tsp Salt
40 g Fresh yeast
600 ml Lukewarm water
3 tbsp Raspberry vinegar

Whisk together wholegrain spelt flour, seeds, and salt. Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and crumble the fresh yeast into the middle.
Slowly stir in water and raspberry vinegar. Mix with a tablespoon until well combined. Place the dough into a 30-cm loaf pan lined with parchement paper.
Place it in the middle of cold oven and turn on the fan-forced oven to 180C/350F. Bake the bread for 60 minutes.

Quiona Cookies with Rye Flakes and Flaxseed

2013-03-06T06:05:00.000+01:00

These cookies are made using nutrient-dense quinoa, a complete protein, rich in iron, minerals and amino acids, rye flakes and flaxseed. You can experiment by replacing rye flakes with oats or quinoa flakes or a mix of two. Dark chocolate chips can also be added to the batter, for a richer, moister taste. And of course you can always frost them with chocolate. Enjoy them as a wholesome breakfast or as a tasty snack any time you like.

150 g Rye flakes
150 g Cooked quinoa
2 tbsp Flaxseed
70 g Brown sugar
2 tbsp Vanilla protein powder
½ tsp Baking soda
2 tsp Baking powder
90 ml Coconut oil, melted
70 ml Maple syrup
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp Coconut milk

Melt the coconut oil over low heat. Set aside to cool. Roughly blend rye flakes into powder. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
Whisk together the blended rye flakes, cooked quinoa, flaxseed, brown sugar,vanilla protein powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and coconut milk. Mix to combine. Shape the dough into inch balls and flatten each into a round circle with the palm of your hand. Place them on the parchment-lined baking trays. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.

Spelt Coconut Pinwheels

2013-03-03T06:27:00.003+01:00

A spelt chocolate cookie with a cream cheese coconut swirl that's perfect for snacking and gifting. It freezes well and can be made ahead of time and sliced to bake at your leisure.

Chocolate Dough	Filling
220 g Refined spelt flour 25 g Coco powder 150 g Sugar Pinch of salt ½ tsp Baking soda 120 g Butter 1 Egg 1-2 tbsp Milk	100 g Cream cheese 60 g Butter, softened 60 g Sugar ½ tsp Vanilla extract 75 g Coconut flakes 50 g Hazelnuts, ground

Combine all the dough ingredients in a mixing bowl. Quickly mix them into a dough. Wrap with a plastic film and chill for 2 hours.
Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in coconut flakes and ground hazelnuts. Store the filling in the fridge until the dough is ready.
Place the dough between two sheets of plastic film and roll out to a 20x30cm rectangle. Evenly spread the filling over the dough. Roll the dough up into a log starting at the long side. Wrap the log with a plastic film and chill overnight.
Cut the log into 1/2 cm thick slices and place them in baking trays lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Bake the cookies 8-10 rminutes. Cool on the wire rack.

Mung Bean Sprouts Salad with Parsley Root and Carrot

2013-02-26T15:52:00.000+01:00

Mung bean sprouts contain various vitamins, in addition to an assortment of minerals including calcium, iron, and potassium. They are free of cholesterol, and are ideal for anyone counting calories. Bean sprouts are gaining popularity as a health food, appearing in a wide variety of dishes from salads to soups, wraps or just as a healthy snack. Making sprouts at home is easier than you think and they are generally fresher and better than any store bought one. Please head over to Norma's Garden to Wok for the detailed instructions on growing sprouts at home.

100 g Mung bean sprouts
100 g Parsley root, finely grated
50 g Carrot, finely grated
8 Belgian endive leaves
1 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
Raspberry vinegar
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Peel and finely grate parsley root and carrot with a mandolin. Arrange Belgian endive leaves in a salad bowl. Place the grated vegetables in the center. Scatter the mung bean sprouts and pomegranate seeds over.
Add the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and toss gently the grated vegetables, mung bean sprouts, pomegranate seeds together.

Green Bean Spelt Cake with Hazelnuts and White Wine

2013-02-22T06:05:00.000+01:00

Green beans and paparika flavoured chicken cold cut along with white wine...a delicious and healthy combination. The addition of hazelnuts (or walnuts as the original recipe calls for) gives this savoury, but nonetheless delicious cake more substance and an interestingly crunchy texture. Cheer you up with a large slice paired a glass of white wine, as well as some crème fraîche.

Green Bean Spelt Cake with Hazelnuts and White Wine

200 g Green beans
80 g Hazelnuts
80 g Paprika flavoured chicken cold cut
250 g Refined spelt flour
2 tsp Baking powder
Pinch of sugar
4 Eggs, medium
100 ml Walnut oil
100 ml Dry white wine
Salt and pepper

Rinse and clean the green beans. Poach them in a pot of boiling salted water for about 8 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain the beans in a sieve, and rinse them briefly under cold water. Set aside to drain again.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. Finely dice the chicken cold cut. Cut the drained green beans into small pieces.
Whisk the spelt flour, baking powder and 1 pinch of sugar together in a mixing bowl. Beat the eggs and walnut oil until blended and foamy. Stir in white wine, then gradually fold in flour mixture.
Add in the diced chicken cold cut, green beans and the hazelnuts. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake the cake in the center of hot oven for about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside for 10 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and cool to the room temperature.

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

2013-02-18T20:01:00.000+01:00

Serve it over spaghetti or with wholewheat bread, this makes a simple, hearty and tasty meal. And prepared in a slow cooker, this recipe of chicken meatballs simmered in a tomato sauce couldn't be any easier!

	Tomato Sauce
500 g Ground chicken 100 g German Quark cheese 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs 1 clove Garlic, minced 2/3 tsp Hot paprika powder ½ tsp Garlic salt 1 Egg 1 tbsp Dried parsley	1 can Tomato, crushed 250 ml Tomato puree 1 tsp Dried thyme 1 tsp Chilli pepper Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all the meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well blended. Form into 16 meatballs.
Stir together the sauce ingredients in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 5-6 hours.

Cold Oven Gluten Free Red Lentil Muffins with Sundried Tomatoes

2013-02-15T05:52:00.003+01:00

You have read that right. These savoury muffins are made with 100% red lentil flour, sundried tomatoes and shallots. They are delicious, gluten-free, and good for you as they are high in PROTEIN, and full of fiber. They are great as a side or a snack. I have also tried the recipe with smoked bell peppers instead of sundired tomatoes, both versions are very delicious, but I like 'sundried tomatoes' slightly more. Definitely make this again (might just top the batter with a cube of Feta).

Cold Oven Gluten Free Red Lentil Muffins with Sundried Tomatoes

adapted from Chef koch

350 g Red lentils, finely ground
1/2 tsp Black cumin powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
550 ml Sparkling water
100 g Sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
50 g Shallots, diced
1 clove Garlic, finely minced
Olive oil to grease the muffin tin

Whisk together the ground red lentils, black cumin, black pepper, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix the thinly sliced sundried tomatoes, diced shallots and minced garlic. Add into the dry mixture.
Pour in the sparkling water. Use a hand-held electrical mixer to stir for 3 minutes until well combined. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with a little olive oil.
Divide the batter into the muffin cups. Place it in the cold oven and bake for 45-55 minutes at 140C/280F, fan-forced. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

High Protein Bread

2013-02-11T06:08:00.000+01:00

A healthy, hearty, nutty quick bread with high-protein nuts, seeds, egg whites and cheese. It's perfect for breakfast or snack. If you can’t find Quark, a soured-milk, fresh German cheese, ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute in this quick bread recipe.

High Protein Bread

adapted from Lecker

100 g Ground almond
100 g Flaxseed, roughly ground
4 tbsp Wheat bran
2 tbsp Wholegrain spelt flour
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
300 g German quark cheese
8 Egg whites
2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp Sunflower seeds

Whisk together the ground almond, flaxseed, wheat bran, spelt flour, baking powder and salt. Add in fresh German cheese and egg whites. Mix until combined and smooth.
Line a 10x30-cm loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper and fill in the bread batter. Sprinkle the top with seeds. Bake at 175C/350F for about 50-60 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

Salt-Free Spelt Bread with Green Tea and Black Rice

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The salt-free, choked with fiber, dense and wonderfully flavoured spelt bread is delicious by itself, or with blue cheese or with soup. You can substitute wholegrain spelt flour with whole wheat flour, forbidden black rice with wild rice if you wish.

Salt-Free Spelt Bread with Green Tea and Black Rice

200 ml Water
2 tsp Green tea leaves
150 g Forbidden black rice
400 ml Water
180 g Apple
42 g Fresh yeast
15 g Sugar
50 ml Raspberry vinegar
50 g Rye flour
200 g Wholegrain spelt flour
100 g Rolled oats

Bring 200 ml water to a boil. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes, then pour over the green tea leaves
©angiesrecipes, leaving it to brew for 4 minutes. Strain and leave it cool to the room temperature.
Combine the black rice and 400 ml water in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then cook for 40 minutes at low heat until water has been absorbed. If there is still water left in the saucepan, drain in a colander and leave it to cool. Rinse and core the apple. Roughly grate the apple.
Dissolve the fresh yeast with green tea in a mixing bowl, then stir in sugar, grated apple and raspberry vinegar. Now add in wholegrain spelt flour, rye flour, and rolled oats. Mix for 4 minutes at slow speed, then add in cooked black rice. Now increase the speed and continue to mix for 4 more minutes.
Turn out the dough on a floured work surface and leave it, covered with a kitchen towel, for an hour. Fold and shape the dough into a round every 20 minutes. Place the dough in a greased 20cm springform pan. Proof for 30 minutes. Fill a roasting pan with some water and place it at the bottom of oven. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Bake the bread in the middle of the hot oven for 55-65 minutes.