31 Aug Coconut Yoghurt DF/GF

I love this yoghurt, so quick and easy, I don’t even measure!  Put all into a vitamix until smooth, check and adjust adding more vanilla or coconut syrup as is your taste.

Bonus Points: Anti-inflammatory, boosts thyroid, non acidic.

Ingredients

• 250g coconut flesh from young coconut
• Splash of coconut water so can blend add more if you like a more liquid yoghurt.
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 vanilla pod whole, Madagascan vanilla is my favourite if you can buy in powder form is best
• 1 tbs coconut syrup, more if desired!
• Pinch of mineral salt/good sea salt

Method

Blend all ingredients together and store in glass jar for up to a week, enjoy with brazil nut crunch, paleo /GF free muesli, GF oat porridge with ground seeds and berries.

Or simply serve with your favourite berries!

10 Mar Broccoli Stir Fry GF/DF

Fibre is essential for gut health.  The more greens we eat the more alkaline we become.  Dark green leafy vegetables are essential for vitamins and minerals especially rich in folate, enjoy with steamed fish, grass fed meats or yummy dahl.

Ingredients

• 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil/coconut oil
• handful of finely chopped spring onions
• 1 ginger chunk, chopped finely
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks
• ½ bunch broccoli/broccolini
• large handful of bean sprouts
• choose your favourite greens, cabbage, bok choi, kai lan, spinach – finely chop
• ½ cup fresh basil
• large handful of coriander finely chopped
• ½ cup cashews (optional)

Method

Gently fry spring onion, ginger, garlic and cashews in coconut oil until tender.

Add remaining vegetables and cook to your liking.  The crunchier the better!

Option to add some tamari for flavour.

Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Bonus – add additional colour with chopped carrots, red orange bell peppers, and baby corn.

10 Mar Mexican Bean Salad, GF/DF

With beans it is always best to buy dry, organic beans.  Then soak overnight, rinse and cook until tender.  For speed you can always use organic canned beans but ensure only in water.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cold pressed olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine/ apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• good mineral or sea salt to taste

Method

1.  In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, and red onion.

2.  In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, garlic, coriander, cumin, and black pepper.  Season to taste with chilli powder.

3.  Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well.  Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.