Category: Vegetable

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Sarah’s Tomato Sauce

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You really need to give this a go – super versatile! Gently and slowly sauté one large brown onion in olive oil with cracked black pepper  till brown and sweet Add fresh or tinned tomatoes (about 500 grams) with fresh oregano and thyme and some chilli if you want heat Cook down slowly with a splash of lemon juice Keep it really thick and add a teaspoon of honey if you want some subtle sweetness Blend till smooth … Yum! You could freeze in small batches and cook with meatballs or fish or add to sauces Continue reading Sarah’s Tomato Sauce

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Pumpkin/Squash and Fennel Soup Heaven

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Just tried out a new recipe and HAD to share it … Half a butternut squash or pumpkin One large fennel One large brown onion Saute in olive oil Add one heaped teaspoon of red curry paste – or more if you’re feeling spicy! Add one tablespoon of minced lemongrass Barely cover with chicken stock (yeast, salt, sugar free) or water – keep it thick Simmer till soft Add one tablespoon of salt/sugar free peanut butter (optional) Add half a cup of coconut milk (or more if you need more liquid) Blend …Serve sprinkled with coriander/cilantroHeavenly ♥ Continue reading Pumpkin/Squash and Fennel Soup Heaven

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Simply Green Soup

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Fry onion gently in olive oil till softAdd some green curry paste (to taste depending on how hot you like it) Add lots of cavallo nero/Italian cabbage and beetroot leaves Add chicken stock – not too much! halfway up the greens in the saucepan Add a generous spoonful of minced lemongrassSimmer gently till the greens are soft Add a little coconut milk – keep it thick! Then blend … so yummy Continue reading Simply Green Soup

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Breakfast Greens with Fried Egg

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Beans are a little heavy for me at the moment … so I’ve combined two recipes from Vicky G and Fiona S for a yummy breakfast … Gently saute some red onion in olive oil till soft with a little turmeric and ground black pepper … add greens (kale or cavolo nero or beetroot leaves or spinach or cabbage … whatever you have) and fresh tomatoes … and simmer gently till all is combined and soft I fried an egg and put it on top of a big spoonful of the greens for breakfast this morning and sprinkled some dried, … Continue reading Breakfast Greens with Fried Egg