healthy recipes
This homemade tomato sauce is one of my go-to recipes and I probably make it in some variation at least twice a week
Perfect for a pasta Napolina and its great on steamed chicken or fish.
You can also use as a base for homemade pizza
Add some vegetable stock and pasta and its a minestrone
Add a splash of red wine during cooking and some good lean mince or a meat substitute for Bolognese or lasagne,
Top the above with diced potatoes and a sprinkle of cheese and its a delicious bake
Add some peppers, carrots, spinach, mushrooms and courgettes for an easy way to add veggies to your day,
And if your little ones won’t eat their vegetables whizz up in a blender (or a stick blender) and they will never know!
Ingredients for homemade tomato sauce
1 Jar Passata (400g)
1 Medium Onion
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Herbs
1 Tablespoon Olive or Rapeseed Oil (Cold Pressed)
Method
Roughly chop onions and garlic,
heat oil in a pan and add garlic and onions, cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the Passata and herbs, turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes,
stir occasionally and add a splash of water if it starts to catch…done
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This blueberry smoothie recipe is heaven
I have had a Nutribullet for a good few years now, and this week I have upgraded to a new version, they are the best for making smooth, bit free smoothies
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There is a lot of debate around smoothies because they break down the cells of the fruit, releasing the natural sugars more quickly.
You can counter this slightly by adding some protein powder and veggies (spinach is my go-to)
So I find fruit difficult as I don’t get on with the texture, weird I know (mushrooms are also in this category)
But I have learned to get around it, I love the flavour so for me being able to blend all manner of fruits into a drink is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals they provide,
I don’t have one everyday … although with a new gadget to play with I may,
If you don’t consume enough fruit, why not try a smoothie, you can use frozen fruit, milk alternatives and add superfood powders.
I have a Nutribullet, but there are other excellent brands out there, let me know how you get on and scroll down for other posted recipes
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So this year the goal was to be more green, in an environmental way, however what I didn’t bank on was going more green in my diet.
So far this year I have discovered two new varieties of the brilliant green stuff, both hailing from the Kale family
Cavolo Nero (Italian Black Kale) and Kalettes, a hybrid of kale and Brussel Sprouts
Both are powerhouses as far as nutrition is concerned, but Kalettes in particular are nutritionally dense,
high in Vitamins A (beta carotene) C and K, protein, fibre, Omega 3, flavonoids, polyphenols and antioxidants.
Cavolo Nero boast Vits A, C, K and B-vits plus fibre, calcium, manganese, copper and iron
What I have personally found with both of these is they are much more subtle in taste,
they are great stir-fried, steamed and in smoothies so give ’em a go and be greener
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