Throw together this crisp and colourful salad, with a glorious almond butter and lime dressing and a scattering of fresh mint, for a lovely light dinner. My sister Rosie treated us to this recipe, inspired by Family Style Food. Serves 4. Ingredients: Almond butter and lime dressing – 3 tbsp almond butter (peanut butter or…
Author: oliphantfood
African peanut stew
A warming veggie stew with root ginger, onion, garlic and hot chilli sauce for extra punch! It’s packed with kale for a boost of vitamins, and a lovely big scoop of crunchy peanut butter makes for a rich, creamy sauce. Top with some toasted peanuts for the easiest dinner, bouncing with flavour. Serves 4. Ingredients:…
Molten chocolate cookies
Pack cookie dough around a chunk of dark chocolate to create a luxuriously decadent molten middle. Makes about 20 cookies. Ingredients: 250g plain flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 150g soft brown sugar; 100g nut butter (peanut/cashew); 140g coconut oil or spread; 2 tsp powdered flax seed; 2 tbsp golden syrup; bar of dark chocolate. Optional:…
Fiery ginger biscuits
Certain to warm you when it’s cold outside, these biscuits are crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Great for dunking! Ingredients: 110g plant butter (or coconut oil); 110g soft brown sugar; 110g golden syrup; 225g self-raising flour; 2 tsp ground ginger; icing sugar to dust. Melt the sugar, plant butter and golden…
Spiced beetroot and bean burgers
We call these beauties ‘iron burgers’ because they are packed with kidney beans, beetroot, tahini, and hazelnuts – all known for being iron-rich superfoods! These take 10 minutes to assemble and just a few mins to cook, and they’re deliciously spiced with cumin, turmeric and smoked paprika. Pop them in a bun, or enjoy them…
Courgette and chickpea balls in a spicy tomato sauce
Crispy on the outside and velvety on the inside, these courgette and chickpea balls are packed with fresh parsley and coriander. Nestled in a rich tomato sauce spiced with cumin, coriander, chilli and cinnamon, this is truly amazing! Our recipe is an adaptation of Yotam Ottolenghi’s and, as usual, his flavour combinations are exceptional. Serves…
Roasted red pepper and bean soup with cumin scones
Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Serve the scones warm, straight from the oven, and they’ll be especially dreamy! Serves 4. Ingredients: Soup – 1 red pepper; tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 400g tin kidney…
Pea and mint risotto
A vibrant, fresh tasting risotto that can be made with fresh peas when in season, or the frozen variety year-round. Serves 4. Ingredients: 300g petit pois peas; 1 leek; coconut oil; 200g arborio rice; ~1 litre veg stock; 200ml tin of coconut cream; sprig of mint. Gently fry the finely chopped leek in coconut oil….
Spinach pesto pasta
On the table in 15 minutes, this deliciously creamy pasta dish is a perfect mid-week feast for busy evenings. Blitzed cashews and spinach make a lovely pesto, while sun-dried tomatoes and a scattering of fresh basil bring some jazz. We’ve used wholegrain pasta here for extra goodness. Serves 4. Ingredients: Pasta to serve four; handful…
Toasted coconut bread with tangy citrus marmalade
Breakfast, afternoon tea, evening nibble, midnight feast…this loaf didn’t last 24 hours in our house. Toast some thick slices, smother them with coconut butter, and a big spoonful of zesty orange and lemon marmalade. Warm melty zesty golden heaven. Ingredients: Coconut bread – 375g self-raising flour; 2 tsp cinnamon; 150g caster sugar; 150g shredded coconut;…
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