Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Honey Coriander Dressing
Monday, April 15, 2024Spicy Carrot Ribbons with Chickpea Crumbs
Tuesday, February 27, 2024A simple vegetable peeler turns humble carrots into beautifully ribbons in this healthy, colourful and bright salad tossed with a spicy vinaigrette featuring garlic, lime, jalapeño and cilantro. Canned chickpeas are pulsed into crumbs, then roasted until crispy for the topping together with pomegranate seeds. It's easy to put tother and perfect as an appetizer or side with your lunch or dinner.
Honey Harissa Carrots and Chickpeas with whipped Feta
Monday, February 05, 2024Delicious, harmoniously balanced spicy-sweet-smoky roasted carrots and chickpeas on a bed of creamy whipped feta and Greek yoghurt. This Middle-Eastern inspired, restaurant-worthy side dish is a real crowd-pleaser and a great option for last-minute entertaining. If you don’t have carrot tops for the salsa verde, simply use fresh parsley. Use rainbow carrots if you could find them. Great to serve with flatbreads to scoop up the feta sauce.
Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Tomato Salad
Wednesday, December 27, 2023Pistachio and White Bean Dip with Tomato Salad
Thursday, September 14, 2023Don't underestimate the power of a simple can of beans. Blended with pistachios, parsley, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and lemon, they effectively transform into a creamy, luscious dip. Topped with a vine-ripened cherry tomato salad and sprinkled with dukkah and extra pistachios, this quick and delicious dip makes a simple yet impressive starter or a light lunch.
Baked Vegetarian Scotch Eggs with Falafel
Tuesday, June 20, 2023Scotch eggs, a classic British pub food, are soft or hard-boiled eggs encased in sausage meat, breaded and fried or baked. (https://angiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2021/03/baharat-lamb-scotch-eggs.html) This meat-free version of Scotch egg recipe makes a creative Middle Eastern spin on this classic snack (or appetizer) and we are speeding it up by using an organic ready made falafel mix.
Making your own falafel is not diffcult, it just takes time. If you are interested in making your own, here are a few of falafel recipes that I shared on my blog before.
Chorizo Hummus Bowl
Sunday, June 04, 2023Add chorizo and flat parsley to hummus for a delicious and filling meal that's packed with protein and flavour. Instead of parsley, you can also use arugula, kale or your favourite greens. Drizzle with rendered oil from distinctive smoky chorizo and serve with flatbreads for dipping. The hummus can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Roasted Edamame with Sesame and Black Garlic
Saturday, May 27, 2023Roasted edamame is both delicious and nutritious. It's easy to make and makes a great snack. They are the best on the same day you roast them. It's naturally gluten free, nut free, and dairy free!
I used black garlic granules and fleur de sel as the seasoning, but you can use any spices you like, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, ginger, curry or simply just salt and pepper. You can use either fresh or frozen (thawed) edamame beans. Thaw the frozen shelled edamame on the counter for two hours. To quickly thaw the beans, soak them in some hot water for 1-2 minutes. Drain well before tossing with spices.
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes with Ras el Hanout Chickpeas and Spicy Tahini
Sunday, May 21, 2023A delicious, colourful and filling dinner or snack that you can feel good about eating. Swap the chickpeas for quinoa or lentils if you prefer.
Not just a treat for the eyes, vibrant purple sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. To reap the full health benefits, consider eating your sweet potatoes, skin and all since the skin contains three times as much anthocyanin - an antioxidant responsible for the brightly hued flesh of the this root vegetable, as its starchy flesh.
Grapefruit, Edamame and Arugula Salad
Wednesday, April 05, 2023Ready in 20 minutes, this colourful arugula salad with ruby red grapefruit, edamame (green soya beans), avocadao, Prosciutto and toasted pecans is all you need to be eating a healthy, nourishing salad for dinner tonight. Edamame are soya beans that are harvested and picked when the fuzzy pods are tender and green. They are naturally gluten-free and add a protein boost to your food. If you can't find shelled edamame beans, don't worry— use broad beans instead.
Garam Masala Mashed Pumpkin with Harissa Black Lentils
Saturday, January 14, 2023The earthy harissa-flavoured beluga lentils go so perfectly with the rich and creamy mashed pumpkin, which makes a nourishing and delicious meal to have on a cold winter day!
I prefer to make my own pumpkin puree by roasting them in oven until very soft, then simply process them into a puree. But you can use canned variety too. Black lentils are also known as beluga lentils since they resemble beluga caviar, the most prized of all caviar varieties. They hold their shape exceptionally well when cooked, very much like French lentils (aka Le Puy lentils). Feel free to use other types of lentils instead if you can't find them.