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Stirfried Brussels Sprouts with Beluga Lentils

Thursday, November 01, 2018

Brussels sprouts flourish this time of year. Put this hearty winter veggie and beluga lentils together in this delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal tossed with a simple balsamic vinegar dressing.

180 g Beluga lentils
400 ml Water
500 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and washed
Salt
50 g Sundried tomatoes, sliced
1 Shallot, diced
3 tbsp Ghee
20 g Raisins
50 ml Organic apple juice
50 ml Chicken broth
1 tbsp Maple syrup
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground peppers
Parsley leaves

Cover the lentils with water in a medium pot. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes until tender. At the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt to taste and brussels sprouts. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Slice the sundried tomatoes and finely dice the shallot. Melt the ghee in a skillet. Add in diced shallot and stir until aromatic. Add in brussels sprouts and cook for 3 minutes. Now add in sliced tomatoes and raisins and cook 3 more minutes.
Pour in apple juice and chicken broth and cook 3 more minutes. Fold in lentils, season with maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Jujube Spelt Streusel Bars

Monday, October 22, 2018

Jujube, or Chinese date, is a hoarder of nutrients. Like dates, jujube fruit is loaded with energy, essential vitamins and minerals (magnesium, potassium, copper, niacin, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and iron), which provide its many health benefits. These erythritol sweetened cookie bars with a Quark cheese & butter crust and a streusel topping are packed full of fibre and wonderful as a breakfast cookie or a healthy after school treat.

Jujube Spread	Streusel	Crust
300 g Jujube dates, red or black 70 g Erythritol 50 g Butter	100 g White spelt flour 50 g Erythritol Pinch of salt 80 g Unsalted butter, chopped 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract	100 g White spelt flour 70 g Whole spelt flour 50 g + 20 g Hazelnut meal 50 g Erythritol 1 tsp Baking powder 150 g 20% Quark 1 Large egg 50 g Butter, chopped and softened

Cover jujube dates with water and let soak for 1 hour. Using a paring knife, slice down lengthwise into the date. Pull open the date and remove the pit. Place them in a medium pot and fill with enough water. Cover the pot, bring to a boil and simmer for 25 minutes. Use an immersion blender and blend the jujubes until smooth.
Cook the mixture over low-medium heat until it has thickened, about 1 hour. Stir in butter and mix well. Set aside to cool.
Place spelt, erythritol and salt for the streusel together in a mixing bowl. Add in chopped butter and vanilla extract. Rub everything together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Place all the ingredients for the crust, except 20 grams of hazelnut meal, in a mixing bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer until a smooth dough forms. Press the dough evenly into a 22x26x4cm baking pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the reserved hazelnut meal over. Spread the jujube spread over. Top with prepared streusel.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Bake the bar in the middle of hot oven for 35-40 minutes until nicely golden. Remove and cool completely before slicing into bars.